Store Manager

Department: Agriculture Retail
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 817
Date Posted: February 14, 2025
Closing Date: February 28, 2025 or until filled

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about customer service and improving the well-being of Alberta’s rural communities? Imagine representing UFA in the local community and helping our customers with products they need for their businesses when they need them.

UFA gives Store Managers the opportunity to use their skills and experience to oversee the day-to-day operations, ensure accurate inventory for their store, meet safety targets, and lead their team to exceptional results. If you are interested in becoming a UFA store manager, this opportunity may be perfect for you. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Influence the results, including sales and profit
• Lead a high-performance team that delivers on the operational efficiency targets. Manage all areas of the facility to ensure business is set up for sustainable financial growth
• Determine your store’s inventory to ensure high levels of accuracy and minimal losses, while meeting the buying needs of the community
• Be actively involved and connect with the store’s local community
• Be part of a Co-operative with more than 100 years of proven success and continuously named a Top 80 Employer in Alberta

Qualifications required for the position:

• Results oriented with a track record of using accountability and performance metrics to drive the right behavior and business outcomes in either themselves or people reporting to them.
• 5+ years of operational experience in a leadership role in a customer service and operational excellent centered organization.
• Strong salesmanship skills with a customer focus and the capability to coach and develop direct reports to successful outcomes.
• Successfully used change management practices to ensure that changes remain in place and benefits were realized.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take a leadership role within the area
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), SAP, point-of-sale systems in a retail environment

Is a safety sensitive position as will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

#IND1

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At UFA we care about the lives of our employees, members, customers, elected officials, and partners. This includes their whole selves and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse populations and backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. In our world of agriculture, it takes time for growth, this is our seed to grow inclusion and belonging at UFA.

If you require accommodation in submitting this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@ufa.com

Stay Connected with us:
 

• Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest job postings and company news.
• View our Sustainability Video to see UFA’s pillars in regard to environmental, social, and economic topics.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.