Two Rivers Coop - Feed Division Manager

Greater Iowa Credit Union is recruiting on behalf of Two Rivers Cooperative. Two Rivers Cooperative is currently seeking a Feed Division Manager who is responsible for purchasing and sales pricing for all feed products. The Feed Division Manager serves as the relationship manager for all of the Cooperative’s feed customers and spends time cultivating those relationships to ensure strong connection to the Cooperative. The Feed Division Manager reports to the General Manager.

Location: 109 South Street. Pella, IA 50219

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am-5pm; might need to work 2-3 Saturdays a year

Essential Operations:

• Purchase and sell feed/feed products at rates to strongly contribute to Two Rivers Cooperative’s net income
• Manage the Cooperative’s largest feed customer accounts to ensure retention
• Seek growth opportunities for the feed business
• Work in conjunction with Grain Division Manager for corn bookings
• Collaborate with the General Manager regarding large business opportunities
• Prepare annual budget for the Feed Division
• Monitor and communicate to the General Manager capital improvement needs
• Ensure compliance with HACCP/FDA feed production policies
• Suggest opportunities for change and improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Leadership Expectations:

• Act by Two Rivers Cooperative’s values
• Accountable for actions and results
• Take ownership of issues, projects, and proactive communication with the General Manager
• Has tough conversations with customers professionally and courteously
• Lead by example by making good decisions, having a positive attitude, and taking initiative
• Build trust within the team by being respectful, fulfilling responsibilities, doing the right thing, addressing issues early, and providing clear directions
• Coach and mentor employees to grow and develop. Instead of doing it all yourself, show the team how to do things properly and trust they will do it
• Provide feedback and make time for and listen to your employees
• Understand and communicate business, structure, goals, and strategies with the team
• Anticipate and identify opportunities to change
• Lead and facilitate change
• Consistently identify and recruit candidates

Goal and Success Factors:

• Maintain appropriate margin on feed purchases and sales

• Growth of feed business

• Feed is delivered correctly and on-time to meet customers’ needs

• Growth in terms of new accounts and increased sales while not sacrificing margins

Two Rivers prides itself on working as one team to serve its community and its customers.

Two Rivers Cooperative focuses on its community and serving our customers as one team working together; we value what’s best for Two Rivers.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, business, or a related field

• Sitting, typing, communicating in writing and orally, lifting to 60 pounds