General Manager, North Saskatchewan

What You'll Do:

• Directs all aspects and daily operation of the Division to ensure efficiency and profitability
• Plan, develop and organize the Division to achieve safe, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective objectives
• Select, develop, motivate and recognize a key managerial staff capable of obtaining maximum results, and for providing a continuum of managerial talent for the future
• Determine the optimum human resource level for all branches within the Division to meet sales requirements and maintain cost effectiveness; to assure the timely acquisition of required skills and disciplines; and to maintain favorable employee relations
• Formulate and recommend an operations budget to Corporate Management and upon approval, monitor deviations and initiate corrective action in order to control costs
• Reviews and analyses progress towards the achievement of sales forecasts and operational objectives on a regular basis, and initiates action as required. Ensures accurate sales forecasts and expected final results
• Responsible for all aspects of human resource management within the Division including hiring, promoting, performance management, coaching and discharging within company policy and regulatory compliance
• Drive a customer focused culture that focused on being the most farmer centric agronomic solutions provider
• Analyses capital requirements and provides recommendations regarding capital budget needs
• Plans and develops policy and procedures and ensures adherence
• Budget process and execution for the Division
• Review new technology in operations and provides recommendation to Senior Management
• Negotiates contracts with vendor(s)
• Develops acquisition and expansion strategies
• Ensures all branches effectively promote Nutrien key products for the Division.
• Complies and enforces all Nutrien and Industry regulatory and SH&E standards
• Keep the Region Manager, Canada informed about significant issues and developments that might influence the achievement of overall growth and profit objectives
• Performs other related duties as required
• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment

What You'll Bring:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferable in agronomy or a related field
• 15+ years of relevant work experience required
• 10+ years in a mentor, supervisor, or leadership role
• 5+ years of demonstrated successful experience of farm supply marketing
• Internal applicants may be considered in lieu of meeting minimum education and/or experience requirements

Required Skills:

• Very high degree of oral and written communication capabilities and good listening skills
• Good persuasive and motivational skills
• Well-rounded knowledge of agricultural products and practices
• Advanced business skills of branch management
• Excellent understanding of financial statements
• Thorough understanding of fertilizer and agricultural chemical usage
• Required knowledge/understanding of branch operation and equipment
• Computer skills in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and company agronomic programs
• Understanding of the agricultural demands and practices of the division
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Manage during ‘crisis situations’ while maintaining professional behavior
• Extensive travel by vehicle required
• Ability to meet the Nutrien Ag Solutions policy requirement by completing a Criminal background check, Drug/alcohol testing, and Driving Record Abstract