Account Manager - Hamlin, SK

at  Simplot

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the J.R. Simplot Company. The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

SUMMARY

The Location Operations Manager is responsible for leading the location team and focused on achieving the goals and priorities of the company. The priority is to ensure all location personnel is trained and adheres to the company’s safety policies and procedures along with supervising operational and admin staff at the location; including staffing, training, order fulfillment, inventory management, budgeting, fleet management, equipment maintenance, procurement and records retention.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

TYPICAL EDUCATION

Simplot Team Member

• Contribute to and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the workplace
• Keep and maintain confidentiality of all customers and Simplot Grower Solutions business
• Ensure all licenses are up to date and in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations
• Help with any special projects as required
• Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by Simplot Grower Solutions
• Continually develop leadership and business skills
• Be active supporters and positive contributors to the communities that we serve
• Set, maintain, and live high ethical and moral standards
• Fill in for all roles when needed with appropriate skills and talents
• Support safety practices and initiatives as set by safety officer and ensure safe driving habits
• Maintain and tidy up office and yard
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all team members, customers, suppliers, and community

SKILLS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Expectations

• Simplot Grower Solutions’ relationship with customers is one of our primary differentiators. This position is critical to our customers and company success. We expect the highest level of professionalism and a level of customer service that far surpasses our competition
• Simplot’s profitability comes from our ability to deliver products and services that meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We expect that you, as a Location Operations Manager will lead operations team members to ensure the highest level of satisfaction for customers especially when a customer needs extra consideration
• To properly manage an account takes our entire team. We expect our Location Managers to rally the team in serving and supporting the accounts and driving this attitude: When the customer wins, the team wins, and when the team wins, the individual wins

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Team Player
• Organized
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Decisive
• Adaptable

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in Agriculture/Agronomy background is preferred
• Experience in sales is an asset
• A passion for agriculture, desire to help farmers succeed

• Oversee overall operations of location including office, equipment and warehouse maintenance, operational employees, product logistics for location and support sales activities in cooperation with Market Manager
• Develop annual location budgets for operations, maintenance, equipment in conjunction with the Market Manager
• Oversee Accounts Receivable for the location
• Participate in the development of annual sales budget and forecasting for the location
• Contribute to corporate strategic planning for location ensuring a profitable location
• Ensure inter-office communications on appropriate subjects
• Coordinate custom application and equipment – including getting field maps in order, loading product, scheduling equipment operators
• Oversee and manage ordering of product and ensure it is recorded into the system
• Oversee the management of product inventory