Feed Manager

Neerlandia Co-op is hiring aFeed Managerfor our single site location in Neerlandia, Alberta.

Who we are:

Neerlandia Co-op was established 100 years ago! As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve our community; we deliver all profits back to our members and continue to invest in infrastructure to ensure we can serve for many years to come. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neerlandiacoop.com.

What you’ll do:

The successful candidate is responsible for the daily operation, management, and profitability of the Feed Department based out of Neerlandia, AB. Core duties include, but are not limited to:

• Building strong customer relationships by delivering solutions and monitoring client satisfaction levels, ensuring customer issues are resolved, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Creating a customer contact plan with the goal of developing “trusted advisor” relationships with key and potential customers.
• Setting budget goals and leading the achievement of financial results in the areas of sales, margins, inventory control, and expenses within established timelines.
• Leading the Feed Team through recruitment, goal setting, performance management, and the training & development of team members while fostering a positive work environment with engaged team members.
• Overseeing adherence to brand and merchandising standards.
• Ensuring the execution and follow through of all safety policies and programs as they relate to the Feed Department.
• Participating in the senior leadership of the Neerlandia Co-op, coordinating efforts in meeting corporate goals as established by the board of directors and management.
• Other tasks as required.

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’re looking for a career at Neerlandia Co-op and:

• Possess a post-secondary education – Bachelor of Science with a focus in animal health or nutrition preferred.
• Have 5+ years of relevant customer service, sales, and management experience.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive for the best in what you do.
• You have a passion for providing exceptional customer service and a talent for building customer loyalty.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating with team members of other departments to deliver solutions that matter most.
• You possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Constantly reviewing industry trends and willing to implement unique ideas.
• You desire to live our brand, “You’re at Home Here” by presenting a positive, collaborative, and professional image of the organization to all customers, visitors, suppliers, and team members.
• Exemplify our company values of Integrity, Communities, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an 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. For the right candidate we will consider reimbursing some relocation costs.

Send resumes to hr@neerlandiacoop.com or apply online at www.neerlandiacoop.com/job-postings/ before March 27, 2024.

Job will remain posted until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information please contact:

Steve DeVries, GM

Phone: (780) 780-674-3020 ext. 1236

Email: steven.devries@neerlandiacoop.com

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.