What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Manager position at Butler Machinery Company?
If you have a passion for agriculture equipment and are customer-driven we would love for you to join our team. Our ideal future teammate values great relationships with everyone in the company, is customer-driven, strives for excellence every day, has high levels of integrity and accountability, and focuses on safety in everything he/she does. Take the first step toward advancing your career goals by applying for the Fremont and Pickrell Store / Branch Manager position. This position would oversee the Fremont and Pickrell Store locations. Butler Ag Equipment is a family-owned company that offers fantastic benefits!
Position Perks:
- Company vehicle benefit– You will be provided a company vehicle that will include all payments, insurance, gas for all driving needs (work or personal), and repairs
- Company provided cell phone
- Generous retirement plan with 10% guaranteed and up to 5% discretionary provided by the company annually once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket.
- This position is eligible for our Bonus Incentive Plan.
- Training and development opportunities
Responsibilities of the Store / Branch Manager:
- 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.
- 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 BMC 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 thru 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:
- Leadership training or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work with people
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Accounting and Finance skills
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to coach, counsel and confront
- Equipment/Industry knowledge
- Good computer knowledge with experience in Microsoft Suite
- Sales experience is beneficial
- Industry related field preferred with management experience required or equivalent experience, training and background or Bachelor's degree in business
As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 800 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:
- Generous retirement plan with 10% guaranteed and up to 5% discretionary provided by the company each year once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket.
- Health Insurance – 4 plan options including 3 High Deductible plans
- Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Benefit Plan
- Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
- AFLAC options - Cancer Insurance/Accidental/Hospitalization/Short Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of salary paid by Butler
- Maternity / Paternity Benefit
- Holidays – 7 days company paid
- Company Vehicle
- Health Savings Account (with High Deductible Healthcare Plan options) – Employer contribution up to $1000/yr
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
- SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
- Legal Shield/ID Shield products
- Other company-sponsored benefits include uniforms, safety glass allowance, optional Credit Union membership and educational assistance.
Butler Machinery Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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