Store Manager - Military Veterans
at John Deere
- Hiring Location Lilburn, GA
Job Duties
- Executes the business plan and achieves financial performance, including sales, budgets and cost control, according to established goals for a location.
- Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all existing and new customers and resolves any elevated customer issues
- Ensures that appropriate communication takes place within and across all departments at the store location(s) which may include leading regular department management staff meetings and all employee meetings
- Communicates with other store managers to implement best practices and consistent processes for all departments within the organization
- Supports corporate managers in implementing changes in any department within the location
- Ensures the successful planning and execution of marketing activities and events
- Oversees maintenance, security and a professional appearance of the facility and property for the location
- May represent the company for the sale of machinery to key customers as needed
- Provides input to the hiring, development and coaching, evaluation, and effectiveness of the management team and other employees within their store
- Manages on-going relationships with key John Deere personnel
- And other duties as assigned
- 5+ years experience in a retail environment
- 1+ additional years experience as a parts or service manager or in a sales role preferred
- Familiar with John Deere and competitive products
- Experience dealing with elevated customer issues
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Knowledge of financial metrics, marketing experience and a solid understanding of sales, parts and service operations
- Solid analytical, business planning, problem solving, and communication skills
- Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Business or equivalent experience required
Ag Pro Companies is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer
All positions require pre-employment screening.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Learn more about the following employment programs:
- Military Hiring Program
- Student Technician Programs
- Healthcare | Medical (HSA - with $1040 company contribution) or Copay plan, Dental, Vision and other options
- Free Basic Life Insurance Policy
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Week paid time off at Christmas (along with other holidays and additional days and a quick tenure to our max PTO - paid time off)
Join Team Ag-Pro at AgProCompanies.com/Careers
Lilburn, GA
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.