Top Benefits
About the role
South Country Co-op is seeking a passionate, experienced, and results-oriented Agribusiness Manager to lead our Agro Centre, located in Brooks, Alberta. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Agro Centre, including agriculture, hardware, and petroleum services, while ensuring exceptional customer service and business growth.
Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, this role is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of a multi-faceted retail location. You will oversee all aspects of operations including sales, inventory control, financial performance, safety, team leadership, and customer service excellence. The Agribusiness Manager plays a critical role in driving growth, supporting team development, and ensuring the successful execution of organizational strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in Agribusiness, retail operations, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will play a critical role in maintaining high operational standards and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Brooks Agro Centre (Agro, Hardware, and Petroleum)
- Develop and execute local business plans and budgets that align with South Country Co-op’s strategic objectives
- Oversee inventory management, merchandising standards, site image, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency
- Support competitive pricing strategies and executing buying and merchandising plans
- Collaborate with the division to grow sales, increase margins, reduce expenses, and improve overall profitability
- Monitor and maintain all site equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Deliver high standard of customer service and foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders while supporting continuous enhancement of customer satisfaction
- Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, supporting a culture of engagement, accountability, and performance
- Lead initiatives in recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and staff development
- Champion employee and guest safety by supporting health, safety, and emergency preparedness programs
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred; CCA or PAg designation is an asset
- Minimum 8 years of retail experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, leading support, technical, and/or professional staff
- Proven experience in agro, petroleum, and/or hardware retail operations
- Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, margins, and KPIs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); TRONIA experience is an asset
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to lead change, solve problems strategically, and work independently
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Willing and able to travel within the trading area and work flexible hours, including on-call as required
Why Work with Us?
We’re a member-owned cooperative that serves more than 68,000 member-owners across Southern Alberta. We’re proud of our deep roots, strong values, and commitment to local. When you work here, you’re part of a team that values integrity, inclusion, teamwork, and service. Our core values — Customer Focused , Builds Awesome Teams , and Communicates Effectively guide how we lead, support, and grow together.
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
If this opportunity speaks to you and you believe you would be a good fit for this role, please apply now! We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled.
About South Country Co-op
We are a member-owned Co-operative with locations throughout Southern Alberta. We employ close to 700 employees at our various locations and take pride in the fact that we have over 62,000 members.
Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who elect representatives as their board of directors, who in turn hire the management of their local association. Lifetime membership is a one-time cost of $5 and can be purchased at any of our staffed locations.
The continuing development of South Country Co-op is a priority for its board of directors, management and employees. South Country Co-op believes in serving the needs of their members and customers through exceptional service, quality products, variety, selection, choice and value. Traditions that started decades ago remain the cornerstone of who we are today. A promise to stay local, a commitment to the community and a business model that shares profits with anyone who wishes to become a member.
Top Benefits
About the role
South Country Co-op is seeking a passionate, experienced, and results-oriented Agribusiness Manager to lead our Agro Centre, located in Brooks, Alberta. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Agro Centre, including agriculture, hardware, and petroleum services, while ensuring exceptional customer service and business growth.
Reporting to the Agro Division Manager, this role is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of a multi-faceted retail location. You will oversee all aspects of operations including sales, inventory control, financial performance, safety, team leadership, and customer service excellence. The Agribusiness Manager plays a critical role in driving growth, supporting team development, and ensuring the successful execution of organizational strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in Agribusiness, retail operations, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
This role will play a critical role in maintaining high operational standards and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead day-to-day operations of the Brooks Agro Centre (Agro, Hardware, and Petroleum)
- Develop and execute local business plans and budgets that align with South Country Co-op’s strategic objectives
- Oversee inventory management, merchandising standards, site image, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency
- Support competitive pricing strategies and executing buying and merchandising plans
- Collaborate with the division to grow sales, increase margins, reduce expenses, and improve overall profitability
- Monitor and maintain all site equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Deliver high standard of customer service and foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders while supporting continuous enhancement of customer satisfaction
- Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports, supporting a culture of engagement, accountability, and performance
- Lead initiatives in recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and staff development
- Champion employee and guest safety by supporting health, safety, and emergency preparedness programs
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related field preferred; CCA or PAg designation is an asset
- Minimum 8 years of retail experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, leading support, technical, and/or professional staff
- Proven experience in agro, petroleum, and/or hardware retail operations
- Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, margins, and KPIs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); TRONIA experience is an asset
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills
- Ability to lead change, solve problems strategically, and work independently
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
- Willing and able to travel within the trading area and work flexible hours, including on-call as required
Why Work with Us?
We’re a member-owned cooperative that serves more than 68,000 member-owners across Southern Alberta. We’re proud of our deep roots, strong values, and commitment to local. When you work here, you’re part of a team that values integrity, inclusion, teamwork, and service. Our core values — Customer Focused , Builds Awesome Teams , and Communicates Effectively guide how we lead, support, and grow together.
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
If this opportunity speaks to you and you believe you would be a good fit for this role, please apply now! We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled.
About South Country Co-op
We are a member-owned Co-operative with locations throughout Southern Alberta. We employ close to 700 employees at our various locations and take pride in the fact that we have over 62,000 members.
Co-operatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who elect representatives as their board of directors, who in turn hire the management of their local association. Lifetime membership is a one-time cost of $5 and can be purchased at any of our staffed locations.
The continuing development of South Country Co-op is a priority for its board of directors, management and employees. South Country Co-op believes in serving the needs of their members and customers through exceptional service, quality products, variety, selection, choice and value. Traditions that started decades ago remain the cornerstone of who we are today. A promise to stay local, a commitment to the community and a business model that shares profits with anyone who wishes to become a member.