Fertilizer Manager

WHO WE ARE

 

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

 

ABOUT THE JOB

 

The Fertilizer Manager supervises and coordinates the activities of the branch fertilizer operations team including the fertilizer set up team and the Truck Drivers. This position is also responsible for fertilizer inventory, bulk storage, tank farm operations, blending of liquid and dry fertilizers and delivery and set up for customers. This manager will also assist the Branch Manager in our fertilizer markets and provide technical training to the sales team.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

 

• Purchases fertilizer and maintains inventory control.
• Manages bulk storage for tank farm.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of fertilizer equipment.
• Directs the blending of liquid and dry fertilizers.
• Analyzes product profitability and efficient utilization of company-owned equipment.
• Assists the Branch Manager in developing marketing plans to maximize fertilizer income.
• Provides technical training to the branch sales team.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle as needed.
• Manages other members of the team.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Three years of relevant work experience is required.

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 

• A thorough understanding of fertilizer products, blending, logistics and marketing strategies is required.
• Leadership experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations.
• Knowledge of small engine and pump repair.
• Welding experience.
• Marketing experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid US driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

 

Successful completion of a drug screen and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

 

BEING A LEADER AT HELENA

 

At Helena, our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees -- integrity, passion and accountability. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena's policies, procedures and applicable laws.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

 

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is