JOB TITLE:                    BRANCH MANAGER

MEMBER CO-OP:          Ag1 Farmers Cooperative

LOCATION:                    Branch Location in Cookeville, TN

DATE POSTED:             Monday, July 7, 2025

DATE AVAILABLE:        As soon as possible.


SUMMARY:

Ag1 Farmers Co-op is member-owned and serves as your hometown store in the upper Cumberland for all things home and garden, pet, powersports, livestock, equipment, and much more. They are looking to hire a branch manager to supervise the work and operations at their branch location in Cookeville, TN. Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. This individual will supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in all departments of the retail store.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor associate’s degree in agriculture business or related field
  • 2-3 years management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education/experience
  • Proficient in demonstrating effective management duties and responsibilities
  • Ability to lead a group of employees in a team setting
  • Ability to stay self-motivated


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Assigns duties to workers and schedules break periods, work hours, and vacations
  • Trains workers in store policies, department procedures, and job duties
  • Orders merchandise, supplies, and equipment
  • Records delivery of merchandise, compares records with merchandise ordered, and reports discrepancies to control costs and maintain correct inventory levels
  • Inspects merchandise to ensure it is correctly priced and displayed
  • Recommends additions to or deletions of merchandise to be sold in departments
  • Prepares sales and inventory reports
  • Listens to customer complaints, examines returned merchandise, and resolves problems to restore and promote good public relations
  • Assists sales workers in completing difficult sales
  • Promotes the cooperative in the local community, trade area, and with sister cooperatives
  • Provides exceptional customer service to the members and patrons of Ag1 Farmers Co-op


APPLICATION PROCESS:


We are excited that you are considering a career within our Co-op system. Our commitment to service and quality all starts with our people – talented, energetic, motivated individuals who truly love what they do. Think you have what it takes?

Click the ‘APPLY’ button to be taken to our online application. There you will be asked to fill out information relating to your contact information, your interest in Co-op, and your employment/education history.

You will also be asked to upload a copy of your resume (PDF works best). Please, be sure to have your resume ready to upload before beginning the application.

Once you have listed all the required information and your resume, you may click the ‘SUBMIT’ button to complete your application. When submitted you will receive verification and a confirmation email sent to you. Once received, you can rest assured we have your application.

Your application and resume will be sent to the hiring cooperative and reviewed. The local Co-op will reach out if they would like to take next steps.

Again, thank you for considering a career with Co-op!

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