Position Summary:
South Country Co-op is seeking a passionate, experienced, and results-oriented Agribusiness Manager to lead our Agro Centre, located in Brooks, Alberta. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Agro Centre, including agriculture, hardware, and petroleum services, while ensuring exceptional customer service and business growth.
Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, this role is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of a multi-faceted retail location. You will oversee all aspects of operations including sales, inventory control, financial performance, safety, team leadership, and customer service excellence. The Agribusiness Manager plays a critical role in driving growth, supporting team development, and ensuring the successful execution of organizational strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in Agribusiness, retail operations, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will play a critical role in maintaining high operational standards and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Key responsibilities include:
Lead day-to-day operations of the Brooks Agro Centre (Agro, Hardware, and Petroleum)
Develop and execute local business plans and budgets that align with South Country Co-op’s strategic objectives
Oversee inventory management, merchandising standards, site image, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency
Support competitive pricing strategies and executing buying and merchandising plans
Collaborate with the division to grow sales, increase margins, reduce expenses, and improve overall profitability
Monitor and maintain all site equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Deliver high standard of customer service and foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders while supporting continuous enhancement of customer satisfaction
Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, supporting a culture of engagement, accountability, and performance
Lead initiatives in recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and staff development
Champion employee and guest safety by supporting health, safety, and emergency preparedness programs
Qualifications:
Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred; CCA or PAg designation is an asset
Minimum 8 years of retail experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, leading support, technical, and/or professional staff
Proven experience in agro, petroleum, and/or hardware retail operations
Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, margins, and KPIs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); TRONIA experience is an asset
Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Ability to lead change, solve problems strategically, and work independently
High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
Willing and able to travel within the trading area and work flexible hours, including on-call as required
Why Work with Us?
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
South Country Co-op is proud to uphold our brand values: Customer Focused, Builds Awesome Teams, and Communicates Effectively.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
