Chief Executive Officer (ceo)

CEO for North Star Coop, Cavalier ND

The CEO will be responsible for implementing best retail practices and professional management practices while maximizing profitability within the bounds of the overall strategic plan of the business. Key metrics are sales and profit. He or she must be comfortable being an agent of change and challenging the status quo.

Position requires accounting skills as well as a complete understanding of finance and budgeting, planning and business process controls.

Position Description:

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•      Best retail practices include a broad range, including buying and merchandising, receiving, inventory management, sales and marketing strategies, and tactics.

•      Professional management practices include building a high energy, motivated, and capable team, and providing the leadership, training, and mentoring, necessary to enable them to reach the full potential success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

•      The CEO will be responsible for implementing the strategic business plan and budget and for preparing budgets on an annual basis

•      The CEO will work directly with the 6-person Board of Directors in reviewing strategy, long term objectives, policies and plans.

 In support of the responsibilities above, oversee and manage the business decisions pertaining to:

a.     Financial management of profitability and balance sheet strength.

b.     Buying and merchandising

c.      Marketing, advertising, and design of promotional programs

d.     Inventory management procedures

e.     Operations, personnel management of all key decisions

•      Communicate effectively to encourage the team of employees to engage the Coops customer base with a high level of customer service and satisfaction.

•      Oversee, recruit, evaluate, coach, and train team members leveraging diversity to create a respectful and inclusive environment

•      Access the buying/merchandising and sales functions to implement changes as needed.

•      Foster a strong network of contacts within the local and regional retail community

•      The CEO will be well informed on best retail practices within several large retail segments which are relevant to the Coop

•      Manage the financial review of sales, gross margin, expenses, liquidity, operations, and capital expenditures, and implement plans for improvement.

•      The CEO will review all legal contracts in general: buying/ merchandising, construction, advertising, employment, and service/vendor

Experience Talent and Education Requirements:

•      Demonstrated track record as CEO running a successful energy/ agronomy businesses.

•      Sales and marketing experience with the ability to grow the business

•      Demonstrated track record of building strong teams and mentoring key employees into significant management roles

•      Strong retail management operations with combined merchandising/buying experience

          Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

•      Proven leadership skills with the ability to build teams and foster partnerships

•      Strong work ethic and hands on management approach

•      Demonstrated financial management, merchandising, analytical, and planning skills

     Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills combined with ability to be                        

      Organized.

     Previous direct experience in a retail operation, refined fuels and Agronomy which has substantial      

       overlap with the Coops products and customers.

      Strong written and oral communications skills.

          Computer skills: Email, Excel, Power Point.

•      Working knowledge of software for inventory management systems and point of sales systems.

  Experience handling many SKU's within different product categories.

•      Must be capable of ensuring that a relevant web site be maintained.

•      Must be capable of managing a fleet for sales, delivery and custom application, including maintenance shop for fleet.

Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.  It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.  We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.   

The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.  Additionally, a bonus package may be offered.  Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.