Facility Manager

Agrium Inc. (Agrium), incorporated on December 21, 1992, is a Canada-based producer and marketer of nutrients for agricultural and industrial markets. Agrium is a retailer of agricultural products and services in the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay and a multi-national producer and wholesale marketer of nutrients for agricultural and industrial markets.

The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing the sales, operations, and personnel at the CPS Merced facility. This position includes the coordination of supporting resources for personnel, and maintaining compliance to CPS credit, safety, and regulatory policies. The facility manager implements and maintains CPSs reputation as a strong leader of Agriculture Inputs in the industry.

- Defines facility sales pricing philosophy - Creates and promotes profitable riches - Uses company resources to promote services beneficial to customer - Sets annual sales goals with each crop consultant - Provides sales leadership and motivation - Defines level of service consistent with sales volume and profit margins - Develops and promotes new and unique products and services - Manages facility assets - Leads and directs all aspects and daily operations of the facility to ensure efficiency and profitability - Responsible for performance management & recruiting process for all facility personnel - Coordinates ordering of fertilizers, seeds and chemicals - Forecasts and budgets for facility profitability - Promotes and enforces EH&S programs - Continued education on the developments of agricultural products/practices - Assists with building key relationships with suppliers and community - Other duties as assigned

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Ag. Business, with a track record in sales, marketing, or branch management - Excellent interpersonal and team building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with branch personal, peers and customers - Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills to small and large groups with the ability to lead and influence - Must be dependable, reliable, and safety conscious - Must be able to think calmly in high stress environment, and perform under pressure - Applicant should have experience with crops, pesticides, and fertilizers in the current market - Must meet CPS Driving record requirements and pass substance abuse screening