Store Manager

Join the team at James River Equipment in Chester

Since 1977, James River Equipment has been providing outstanding John Deere products and services to farmers, businesses, homeowners, and our communities. Each one of our over 50 authorized John Deere dealerships provides a workplace where employees are family and customers return because of the skill, service and trust our employees provide. As we grow, we value people ready to grow a career that makes an impact far beyond just our daily workplace.

Day in the Life: Store Manager (Rental & Ag)

· Learning all aspects of store operations to include sales, rental, service and parts to support both our ag/turf and rental staff and customers

· Building a customer-focused team through coaching, recruiting/retention and regular communication with the staff in addition to annual performance reviews, goal setting and mentorship

· Promoting positive dealership image to employees, customers, and the community by maintaining showroom and workspaces, customer relationships, and ongoing follow up

· Ensuring employees have resources needed to complete work efficiently for customers, access to ongoing training opportunities and regional partnerships within James River Equipment

· Reviewing inventory levels, sales, rentals and orders monthly to assure optimum levels for customer satisfaction and maximizing assets in addition to coordinating parts, service and whole goods specials to maintain profitable activity and inventory turnover

· Growing revenue in product support, sales and rentals through collaboration within the region, developing and coordinating sales activities, and expense management

· Developing annual business plan and budget to manage personnel levels and maximize profitability by assuring the business is operating proficiently, as well as comparing operating statement monthly results with the plan/budge to adjust it as needed

Need to Succeed:

· Minimum 3 years of previous management experience that includes both financial responsibility and personnel development

· Minimum of 5 or more years in equipment industry (ag/turf, heavy equipment, rental preferred)

· Computer experience in dealership systems or similar required

· Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, self direction and the ability to collaborate with leadership and regional teams required