General Store Manager

Job Description

General Store Manager

What to Expect in the Role

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• Develop and manage the annual operating budget, including revenue and expense targets, in partnership with department managers.
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• Provide leadership, direction, and support to department managers to achieve established financial and operational goals.
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• Work closely with department leaders to maximize sales, profitability, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
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• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers while ensuring compliance with applicable agreements, programs, and sales initiatives.
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• Oversee hiring, employee development, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel decisions in collaboration with department managers.
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• Maintain relationships with customers and ensure concerns are addressed professionally, promptly, and positively.
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• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing activities, taking advantage of available buying programs while controlling shrinkage, carrying costs, and other inventory-related expenses.
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• Partner with accounting staff on accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer credit, and other financial matters.
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• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, operational standards, and safety requirements.
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• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, customer service, and achieving business objectives.
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What We Need From You

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• Agricultural industry experience is required, with a strong understanding of farming and/or ranching operations and the equipment needs of agricultural customers.
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• Candidates must have professional experience working within the agriculture, farming, ranching, agricultural equipment, or closely related industry.
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• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience.
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• Strong sales and customer relationship management skills.
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• Experience managing inventory, purchasing, and overall operational performance.
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• Ability to motivate and develop employees while holding teams accountable for results.
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• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience working with budgets, revenue goals, expenses, and profitability.
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• Prior dealership management experience is preferred.
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• Experience working with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, or dealer/vendor programs is preferred.
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Education & Experience

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• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred.
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• Relevant agricultural industry experience is required regardless of educational background.
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• Previous management experience within an agricultural, farm and ranch, equipment dealership, or related environment is strongly preferred.
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