Achille Agway

Job Requirements:

• Day-to-day management of store in accordance with the overall company policy
• Improve commercial performance of the store by increasing inventory turns and maximizing profitability
• Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
• Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control
• Deal with staffing issues: interviewing potential staff, conducting performance reviews, providing and organizing staff training and development
• Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
• Resolving health and safety, legal and security issues
• Responding promptly and effectively to customer complaints and comments
• Promoting the organization locally by keeping a relationship with the local community
• Work with vendors in organizing special promotions, displays and events
• Updating colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
• Touring and hands on working the sales floor regularly, talking to colleagues and customers, and identifying or resolving urgent issues
• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives, and monitoring what local competitors are doing

Qualifications:

• Degree in Agribusiness or Plant and Animal Sciences or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum one-year prior retail store management experience is mandatory
• Strong interpersonal communication and sales skills
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Strong technical aptitude
• Ability to effectively organize, structure activities and manage talent
• Ability to lead and facilitate multiple activities and resources
• Professional and effective written and oral communication skills
• Job requires solid work ethic, integrity and professional conduct
• Basic computer and usage skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Applicant must have 2-5 year experience in service and small engine mechanics, the ability to be a team player, have a positive attitude, self motivated and have a professional appearance.  Requires good communication and customer service skills, and the ability to work one weekend day every week.  Applicant must also have a valid drivers license with DMV and criminal background check required.  Requires the ability to lift 50lbs comfortably.  Applicant must also provide a minimum of two verifiable employment references.

High School Diploma or GED preferred, plus solid work experience and references.