Area Sales Manager - Aurivo Homeland Retail and Agribusiness
Location: On site / Sligo, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and Subsector: Sales | FMCG
Salary: Negotiable Salary
As an Agribusiness Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the Retail Stores under your control and the generation of the specified budgeted bottom line profit. You will report to the Agribusiness Sales and Procurement Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a Sales Plan for your allocated Stores.
* Involve in all Aurivo related activity in your area and promote best practice at farm level through the use of the Farm Commercial Specialist Team, the Farm Profitability Team, and the Nutritionist.
* Ensure adherence to the provisions outlined in the Procedures Manual in all aspects of Stores operation.
* Maintain stock levels at agreed levels and ensure that prescribed stock turnover levels are achieved annually.
* Identify areas of growth potential and turn these into profitable sales.
* Adhere to agreed budgets and achieve expected gross margins across all stock ranges consistently.
* Take remedial action where budgeted targets are not being achieved.
* Utilize the CORE ERP system to its full potential and adhere to all prescribed procedures and processes.
* Train all staff to an adequate standard in Customer Service and Merchandising techniques.
* Facilitate and support organizational change as necessary to maintain competitiveness.
* Address all customer complaints/issues constructively.
* Handle all staff issues in accordance with established Aurivo practice.
* Maintain accurate attendance and holiday records for all employees under your control.
* Communicate pertinent information to employees and management regarding any arising issues.
* Maintain all appropriate standards at all times including sales targets, safety, hygiene, and housekeeping.
* Address all Health and Safety and Risk issues urgently and develop a positive Health and Safety culture in your Stores.
* Perform any other relevant duties that may arise from time to time.
Additional Requirements
* Third Level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Good literacy and numeracy skills required. Computer literate.
* Appropriate retail experience with good knowledge of the Agri sector and requirements. Preferably some previous managerial experience in a retail environment. Good business acumen and people skills.
* Ability to drive sales, lead effective teams, and possess strong communication and influencing skills.
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