What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager (GM) position at Naylor Seed Company LLC?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead Naylor Seed Company, driving operational excellence, business growth, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agribusiness, seed production, and sales, along with proven leadership and strategic management skills.
General Manager Job Description:
- Manage the successes of Naylor Seed through -
- Managing the sales teams, setting KPI’s for them, coaching them in closing sales, and managing calls/visits/new customers each week.
- Over see the Production manager, to insure that products are delivered timely, the mill never sits empty, and that there is adequate inventory
- Manage Inventory levels
- Ordering product in conjunction with Accounting
- Making leadership decisions on sales discounts and managing profitability
- Lanch the inventory management system, and start using it to streamlining.
- Over see facilities maintenance and upkeep
- Work with Finance on developing cash flow plans, equipment purchases, derive margin changes
- Explore avenues where the company can improve marketability and sales.
- Fill staffing needs
- Explore new market lines.
- Cover for others when they are out ill, productions, and sales.
- Work, in conjunction with our marketing department, to put on customer appreciation events, and opportunities to network to our customers. To create newsletters, catalogs, and other content we need to be effective in selling the product.
- There will be mandatory Saturdays in cleaning season (12/1-4/1) not every just one the job calls. There will be mandatory Saturdays in spring and fall, as the company needs. You will ultimately be responsibly for the performance of NSC.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in the seed industry, agribusiness, or a similar role.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.
- Proven track record in sales, marketing, and business development.
- Experience in supply chain, operations, and financial management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of plant breeding, biotechnology, and seed certification standards.
- Familiarity with precision agriculture and digital farming technologies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving agricultural market.
If you are a visionary leader passionate about agriculture and driving business success, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to hr@naylorseed.com with the subject line “General Manager – Seed Company Application.”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Scotch Grove, IA 52310: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
