Market Manager
J.R. Simplot Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Columbia Valley • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per year
About the role
- Overall responsibility of inventory control; compliance with HR, safety, DOT requirements, and environmental controls.
- Obtain a tactical focus as well as a strategic focus with regards to staffing patterns, budgeting, expense control, operations, facility improvements, record keeping, equipment and asset deployment.
- Responsible for performance management and provides leadership to all direct reports as well as provides assistance for their staff.
- Build an effective team through recruitment, selection, coaching, development and training.
- Establish accountability with and monitor progress of direct reports.
- Responsible to provide guidance to the Area Operations Manager & Area Manager regarding the capital investments of the market & to maximize productivity in supporting the sales & marketing function.
- Provide guidance to ensure optimum utilization of all capital assets in achievement of strategic direction & business goals.
- Oversee deployment of resources between SGS Locations (and beyond geographic area as appropriate) to assure maximum utilization, cost effectiveness & efficiency.
- Provide mentoring to Direct Reports in striking the proper balance between profitability, financial return & risk.
- Responsible and accountable for achieving key financial targets and goals as determined by SGS Management.
- Maximize and manage overall sales and business development activities at SGS Locations.
- In conjunction with direct reports and other team members (technology, national accounts, operations, business development, field services, and peer positions), implement marketing strategies, philosophies, policies, sales objectives and tactics.
- Directs geographic area in preparation of forecasts, business plans and monitors performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
- 5+ years related experience and/or training
- Knowledge of the local agriculture industry; agronomic sales, procurement and logistics systems; crop nutrition, crop protection, technology, specialty and seed product offerings
- Ability to effectively manage people and assets within the context of a diverse and growing agronomic marketplace.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid Family Building Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
inventory controlperformance managementbudgetingexpense controlrecord keepingcapital investmentssales developmentmarketing strategiesbusiness planningfinancial targets
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingteam buildingaccountabilitymentoringstrategic focustactical focuscommunicationpeople managementorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree