Location Manager - New Century FS - Newton, IA
 GROWMARK, Inc. | |
 United States, Iowa, Newton | |
| 254 Highway S52 N (Show on map) | |
 May 05, 2026 | |
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New Century FS is headquartered in Ames, Iowa withbranches across Central to Northwest Iowa and Southeast South Dakota. New Century FS employs approximately 330employees (including seasonal workers) and serves over 13,000 customers. Providing quality solutions to be the first clear choice as your partner for long-term success, New Century FS offers energy, agronomy, agri-finance, precision agriculture, nutrient management, feed, grain, and turf products and services. New CenturyFS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT Maximize profitablesales through effective and efficientmanagement,supervision,and leadershipofthe operations of the assigned location includingpersonnel,scheduling,assets,logistics, product handling, application services,and customer satisfaction. SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP Providessupervision and leadershipfor the assigned personnelatthe location. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Hires, supervises, coaches and develops both full-time and part-time assigned employees required to operate the facility. Accountable for providingtimely, professional delivery and serviceof applicable products and services to customersutilizingcompany approved processes and procedures. Assists with training and development of assigned personnel on application procedures and use of application technology. Assists with profitablesales and services of applicable products and programsto assigned customers and prospects. Orders,maintainsandcontrols inventory according to company guidelines. Maintains all equipment and facilities in a neat and professional mannerand maintains all maintenance records as required. Schedules and leadsregularly scheduled location team meetings. Supports and assists driving the utilization ofAgvanceplanning, blending and dispatch. Assists with the billing of products and services according to company policies and procedures. Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts. Developsand implementsbusiness plans that maximize location profitability, includingannual budget establishment and timely submittalupon request. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Attains and maintains all technicaland sales skills required. Supports and contributes to total company goals and objectives through collaboration efforts. Responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle according to company standards,adheringto the uniform policy, and maintains the appropriate professional image. Follows GROWMARK's Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Performs all other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Normally requires an Associate'sDegree inagriculturalor businessdiscipline, or the equivalent thereof,and3years or moreofsupervisoryrelatedwork experienceto demonstrate knowledgeto effectively manage the assigned facilities and personnel. Understanding and experiencewithcompetitive adeptness, inventory management,customercredit worthiness, and product knowledge and proficiency,including fertilizers,agchemicals, seed, soil needs, and field monitoring. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, andhave the ability totravel independentlyand overnight as required. Must be able to obtain and maintainallapplicable certifications,licenses, andpermitsrequired of the position. Abilityto work extended hours as business conditions warrant. Prefer an understanding of GROWMARKagronomy and/or energy operations. Occasionally exposed or required to:
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. Ability and willingness to participate inrequired training that may include education on GROWMARK's policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. Ability to learn all applicable company computer programs as required. We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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