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Manager Retail Operations I

Wilbur-Ellis Company
$82,300 - $109,780
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Montana, Wolf Point
Oct 21, 2025
Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag - and grow with us! Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. "We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you." Role Overview: The Manager Retail Operations I directs the interaction of cross-functional groups within the location including warehouse, production plants, safety, compliance, dispatch, and administrative processes. You will be responsible for ensuring each area of the business operates efficiently and interacts effectively with the other functions. A Sample of What You'll Do in this Role: Manage branch operations, including management of support personnel, operational oversight, and customer service. Significant time will be spent performing logistics and dispatching duties. Coordinate all support resources for the location to ensure compliance with Wilbur-Ellis safety, regulatory, credit, and other policies. Operations management oversight of the locations. Work and communicate with the Sales Manager and sales team to determine their needs and develop plans and actions to meet needs with appropriate operational solutions for the customers. Coordinate Operations support resources, including fertilizer, value-added nutrition, branded products, seed, and PPP purchasing to maximize opportunities. Control inventory control and coordinate inventory counts, adjustments, etc. Responsible for the operational P&L, communicating and coordinating with the Sales Manager on any large purchases needed for operations. What You Bring to the Role: Minimum of five years of experience with a demonstrated track record in operations or retail branch management Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Proficient in JDE (or other ERP system) and all Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred What Makes You a Great Fit: You are detail and accuracy oriented with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously You have strong interpersonal and team-building skills with a positive attitude and ability to establish relationships with branch personnel, peers, and customers You demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to lead and influence You're skilled in managing operations including logistics, warehousing, inventory management, administrative, and comfortable dealing with customers Compensation and Benefits: In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $82,300 - $109,780. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, and retirement plan participation, including an employer contribution of up to 7% into your 401(k). Follow this link for more informationregardingWilbur-Ellis employee benefits:https://mywebenefits.com/ Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility. *Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer* Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. *Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people* Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. *Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce* Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Follow our career social media accounts! Instagram: IG * TikTok: TikTok * Facebook: FB * LinkedIn: LinkedIn