Agronomy Regional Director

Job Description

Position Overview: The Agronomy Regional Director provides support and leadership to the Agronomy Division in a designated region of our territory to attain maximum efficiency in the production and delivery of products and services to customers while ensuring that the highest quality of customer service is provided profitably. They will also provide support and direction in the areas of compliance, regulations, corporate policies, and procedures. Oversees the sales team, goals, and objectives to grow market share in the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Include but are not limited to:

• Support Keystone Cooperative’s stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values.
• Review inventories, margins, expenses, and responsibility for profitability of locations within assigned region. Hold responsibility for all assets within their region and the return generated.
• Provide advice and approval regarding staffing needs and decisions for locations and sales team within the region.
• As part of the senior leadership team in the Agronomy Division, assist in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives of Keystone Cooperative. Responsible to create Regional Business Plan for sales and locations within the region.
• Initiate, coordinate, and oversee special projects that are essential to the Agronomy Division. Assist with developing training programs targeted to sellers’ needs.
• Oversee equipment needs, replacements, maintenance, chemical and fertilizer inventory at all designated locations.
• Responsible to oversee that high standards of operations are maintained to ensure that products and services conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Formulate, recommend, and execute policies and programs within region that will help guide Keystone in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability of the company.
• Will maintain effective working relationships with the regional sales team and with location managers that directly report to this position. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Exhibit a professional manner in working with others.
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Regional sales team and location managers will report to this position.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Satisfactory performance of each essential duty.
• Exceptional work ethic coupled with self-motivation.
• Positive attitude and professional conduct.
• High level of responsibility and flexibility, especially during peak demand seasons.
• Strong team collaboration and clear communication.
• Commitment to the core values of Keystone Cooperative, with integrity and high ethical standards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.