Explore Careers Persuade Career Profile Agriculture Retail Manager Holland Code: Persuade People are always going to go shopping. A lot of our effort is just "how do we make the retail experience a great one?" Phillip Green In A Nutshell I am responsible for the day-to-day operations of a store that sells farming-related goods, such as feed for animals and crop inputs like seed, crop protection products, and fertilizer. I manage employees, and make sure we have a good supply of all the products we sell. I handle issues and comments that customers bring up so they continue to have a positive experience working with us. Swipe Potential Salary Range $38,000 - 50,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia NU Nunavut NWT Northwest Territories ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan YT Yukon Territories I spend most of my time in the office planning, making calls, and working with budgets. The best days are when I get to train staff and talk with customers in the store or while helping load their purchases. Workplace Indoor / Outdoor Job Requirements & Duties Hire new staff and train them based on company goals Oversee budgets and make adjustments to purchasing and spending Maintain accurate financial records and inventory reports Handle customer complaints and make sure they feel listened to and understood Deal with employee issues including disciplining behaviour that goes against company policy Communicate with head office and make sure the store is working in line with company goals and ideals Education & Training A university degree in business or a related field would be beneficial; however, some locations only require a high school diploma and several years of sales or management experience. 100all Job Outlook The outlook for this position is fair. This means there will be approximately the same number of jobs as there are people to fill them. Related School Subjects Ed. Prof. et Tech. English Language Arts Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Service Organization Management Important Skills Customer Service The most important part of my job is making sure customers have a great experience at our retail location. I make sure they feel important and listen carefully to what they need. Coaching & Mentoring I coach and mentor senior managers, provide feedback, and ensure everyone aligns with the company’s goals and values. When my team grows stronger, the whole company succeeds. Planning Managing a retail store means carefully planning how much product we have to sell. I work with vendors to make sure we don’t run out of supplies but also don’t order too much. Conflict Resolution Disagreements can happen, whether between employees or customers. It’s my role to try to smooth these conflicts over so everyone feels their experience with our retail was positive. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Helps Others Working With A Team Problem Solving Has Business Perks Opportunities for Advancement & Promotion Similar Careers Sales Representative Agronomist Public Relations Consultant Community Program Organizer Helpful Links AgCareers - Retail Branch Manager Career Profile Infographic - 9 Secrets to Effectively Manage a Retail Employee Secrets of Success - Sales Manager Ag Business Sales Representative snapAG- Fertilizer snapAG- Pesticides: What and Why? Career Glossary Budgets Policy References Job Description. (2020). Retail Store Manager Salaries. (2020). Produce Manager – Retail in Canada. (2020). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.