Job Description

Midwest Co-op is currently accepting resumes for the position of Agronomy Manager. Under the direction of the Agronomy Division Manager, the Agronomy Manager is responsible for all segments of location management, including financial results, personnel, safety, and maintenance. Holds responsibility for the profits and / or losses created at the location. Oversees all assets and asset utilization and may frequently interact with other Agronomy Managers. Oversees the operations of the assigned location including scheduling, logistics, and product handling. Ensures the credit worthiness of customers and promotes the company's credit programs as marketing tools. Generates profitable sales in the assigned territory, through target marketing, competitive analysis, and providing value-added agronomic products, services, and recommendations. Maintains and enhances customer and community relations on behalf of MCS.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP

Hires, supervises, leads and develops assigned employees to be technically competent, industry knowledgeable, and customer focused. Encourages employees to learn new skills, expand abilities, and seek greater responsibilities. Provides support to the management team providing local information, market intelligence and competitor information.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides leadership in achieving profit objectives through cost control, utilization of capital assets and human resources, which helps to meet sales and margin objectives at the location. Participates in selling, implementing sales strategies that generate profitable sales to existing and prospective customers, while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction at all times. Supervises and develops staff in handling sales, credit, sales invoices, receiving vouchers, ordering procedures, inventory control, proper cash handling, preventive maintenance, product knowledge and facility security. Responsible for the continuous maintenance and safe operation of all equipment and assets related to the location, ensuring the repairs of facilities and equipment are carried out on a least cost basis using preventative maintenance procedures and proper operating procedures. Keeps inventory secure and in saleable condition by ensuring proper storage of products to prevent damage, deterioration, contamination, pilferage, loss, theft etc. Develops the annual operating budget for the location in cooperation with management to set specific financial targets. Budgets will include sales objectives, both dollar and volume units where applicable, service revenue targets, gross margin targets, operational costs, and staffing plans. Monitors financial and operating results for the location on an ongoing basis, achieves approved gross margin objectives and custom service revenue by implementing adequate controls and ensuring that established guidelines are strictly followed. Responsible for the accurate and timely completion and reporting of monthly inventories as well as responsible for developing procedures in conjunction with other Branch / Location Managers, to properly receive, ship, and track inventory to improve efficiencies and accuracy. Maintains adequate inventories of products within budgetary limits and company guidelines. Organizes the on-time delivery of company products and services to fill the needs of customers. Maintains an above average knowledge of products and services; follows market trends and industry news to provide professional advice and information to educate customers and employees. Ensures legislated and company policies are followed. Maintains proper personal image and care of company assets. Working as part of the MCS team, ensures that company objectives, customer service levels, employee relations and inter-branch relations are improved and promoted.

WHY WORK FOR US

Midwest Co-op believes that taking care of our employees is essential to our business. We are proud to offer our team competitive compensation and benefits programs including:

Extended health coverage Dental and vision coverage Company matched pension plan Yearly uniform and boot allowance Employee discount Educational assistance program Profit Sharing Employee Referral Program
For confidential consideration, qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by end of day on Friday July 25, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process. If accommodation is required, applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance.

Job Type: Full-time

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-25