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Butler Ag Store Manager in Kearney, Nebraska
Admin Manager
Kearney, NE, US
Butler Ag Equipment has a rewarding career opportunity as we’re looking for a dedicated and experienced Store Manager to lead our Kearney, NE location. As a Store Manager, you will oversee all aspects of store operations, ensuring outstanding customer service and driving sales in both equipment, service and parts. This role requires someone with a strong passion for agriculture equipment, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for building relationships and serving our customers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes the sales, rental and product support for all Agricultural products represented by Butler Ag Equipment.
Manages stores revenue and operating costs in order to provide reasonable profit margins for the company.
Analyzes monthly financial statements, market share reports and KPI’s; and address variants and deficiencies.
Reviews customer account balances and assists with collections.
Assists management team with setting goals and forecasts that are realistic and attainable.
Provides guidance to store’s management team to include establishing departmental procedures, assisting with problem solving issues and addressing challenges to improve customer satisfaction.
Effectively partners with the regional Product Support Manager and other Department Heads and Store / Branch Managers to ensure consistent application of company-wide policies.
Directs management of sales personnel, which includes assigning market territories, providing guidance and training, and managing sales funnel to include activities, opportunities and quotes.
Responsible for account management on a few identified key accounts out of the store.
Monitors targeted margins, used trade values, used inventory turns and other sales performance metrics and provides corrective actions when needed.
Reviews buyer’s and rental orders for accuracy and compliance with company programs.
Provides for a safe and clean work environment for all associates by promoting Butler Ag Equipment safety culture for all associates.
Ensures all associates have access to and completes safety training and technical job training on a regular basis.
Assists with industry related trade shows.
Be an active member in industry related associations.
Works within and promotes vision, mission and values of Butler Ag Equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Duties:
Supervise sales workforce, department managers and support staff.
Organizes, communicates and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates.
Encourages and monitors career development providing technical training, coaching and expertise as needed.
Ensures compliance of store employees to performance standards through coaching, counseling and conducting performance reviews as needed, but no less than annually.
Provides regular and timely feedback that recognizes employee performance, motivates employees and promotes self-development.
Qualifications:
Management experience strongly preferred, preferably in a related industry, or equivalent experience, training, and background
A bachelor’s degree in business is plus
Prior sales experience is beneficial
Good oral and written communications skills
Accounting and Finance skills
Equipment/Industry knowledge
Good computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Suite
Completion of Lead Yourself for internal candidates is preferred
As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:
10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with an Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
Health Insurance – 3 plan options
Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
Vision Insurance
Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Maternity / Paternity Benefits
Company Vehicle
Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(K) Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
SmartDollar – employer-paid financial planning program
Legal Shield/ID Shield products
Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization
EOE/Vet/Disability
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