Position Summary:

Are you passionate about customer service and improving the well-being of Alberta’s rural communities? Imagine representing UFA in the local community and helping our customers with products they need for their businesses when they need them.

UFA gives Store Managers the opportunity to use their skills and experience to oversee the day-to-day operations, ensure accurate inventory for their store, meet safety targets, and lead their team to exceptional results. If you are interested in becoming a UFA store manager, this opportunity may be perfect for you. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in their career and community.

Key Accountabilities:

• Influence the results, including sales and profit
• Lead a high-performance team that delivers on the operational efficiency targets. Manage all areas of the facility to ensure business is set up for sustainable financial growth
• Determine your store’s inventory to ensure high levels of accuracy and minimal losses, while meeting the buying needs of the community
• Be actively involved and connect with the store’s local community
• Be part of a Co-operative with more than 100 years of proven success and continuously named a Top 80 Employer in Alberta

Required Qualifications:

• Results oriented with a track record of using accountability and performance metrics to drive the right behaviour and business outcomes in either themselves or people reporting to them.
• 5+ years of operational experience in a leadership role in a customer service and operational excellent centered organization.
• Strong salesmanship skills with a customer focus and the capability to coach and develop direct reports to successful outcomes.
• Successfully used change management practices to ensure that changes remain in place and benefits were realized.
• Ability to work collaboratively and take a leadership role within the area.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), SAP, point-of-sale systems in a retail environment

To ensure a safe work environment, UFA Co-operative Limited has a Substance Abuse Policy in place. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug (includes cannabis) and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

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Application Instructions:

External Applications:  Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@ufa.com and quote the posting number in the subject line.

Internal Applications: Please email your resumes and Complete Form – Application For In-House Position, posting number, and forward to “WORK”.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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About UFA:

UFA Co-operative Limited is an Alberta-based agricultural co-operative with more than 120,000 member-owners. Founded in 1909, UFA's network comprises more than 111 bulk fuel and Petroleum Cardlock locations, 34 Farm & Ranch Supply stores and a support office located in Calgary. Independent Petroleum agents and more than 950 employees provide products, services and agricultural solutions to farmers, ranchers, members, consumers and commercial customers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.