Assistant Farm Hardware Manager

What you’ll do:

Working closely with the Farm Hardware Manager You will be responsible for:

• Knowledgeable of the different product lines for Animal Health products, feed, farm equipment, oil, grease, hardware and outdoor living;
• Participates in providing recommendations for areas of improvement within the Service Center in-store experiences and operations;
• Supports brand initiatives including upholding merchandising, image, and marketing standards;
• Offers complex and/or specialized operational and/or sales support services;
• Supports the Farm Hardware Manger with the management, maintenance, and security of the Service Center location and property;
• Assisting with operational direction and ensuring compliance with organization policies, procedures, and programs;
• Provides operational oversight in absence of the Farm Hardware Manager.
• Carries out operational activities as required;
• Responsible for supporting the Farm Hardware Manager in ensuring ordering procedures for both regular and promo orders are managed properly;
• Communicates clearly and frequently with the team to ensure inventory is in place to match demand and sales;
• Manages strong relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers on complex queries, issues and transactions;
• Supports the Farm Hardware Manager in preparing, administering, and achieving operational budgets, goals, performance reviews and OH&S committee;
• Completes any claims, invoices, and general management of expenses for the Service Center as needed;
• Coaches and develops team members, providing day to day direction and guidance;
• Promotes and ensures all company, safety, environmental, and regulatory policies and procedures are met;
• To be familiar with and adhere to Meadow Lake Co-op’s policies and procedures.
• To live the Co-op brand every day;
• Other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. 

Who you are: 

• You are passionate about a career in the retail environment;
• 3 – 6 years of relevant experience including 1 years of leadership experience;
• You are professional and brand-oriented with a friendly and positive demeanor to model a strong customer focus;
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• You are action oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment;
• You are willing to be involved in the community;

What we offer:

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employee/employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.