Regional Operations Manager (Water)

$85000 - $130000 / year

Compensation & Benefits

25% bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development, as well as opportunities to grow within the organization

This individual will work with the Regional General Manager to provide leadership in all aspects of the stores, including physical, financial, and people resources in the deployment of the business plan. They will provide a work environment that will optimize the profitable growth of the business, the personal growth of employees and the satisfaction of customers. This role will support the store operations in Brawley, Salinas, Santa Maria, Watsonville, and Yuma.

RDO Water approaches its goals and responsibilities in terms of its five principal stakeholders: Employees, Customers, Manufacturer Partners, Owners and Communities. These principal stakeholders have shaped the core values of the organization and provide a basis for our management decisions.

Employees: We are dedicated to being an organization that continually strives to be a great place to work.

Customers: We are dedicated to being a total solutions provider with the highest commitment to customer service.

Manufacturer Partners: We are dedicated to being a respected distributor for our manufacturer partners.

Owners: We are dedicated to building a strong and sustainable business for the future. Communities: We are dedicated to being an exceptional corporate business citizen.

Specific Duties Include

• Lead the process of defining and communicating the company’s core values, vision and mission.
• Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of the store.
• Lead the development and deployment of a comprehensive strategic business plan in alignment

with the organization’s financial and operational objectives; including but not limited to annual

store benchmarks and budget.

• Accountable for ensuring all RDO Water policies and procedures are followed within the store.
• Coordinate and delegate activities through the store management team.
• Coach and mentor store employees on a regular basis.
• Ensure customer satisfaction. Work with all departments to know the customer’s current and

future expectations and work to resolve customer concerns.

• Review monthly receivables with department managers. Establish collection plans and monitor

aggressively.

• Ensure that appropriate communications take place throughout the location/s by

facilitating/participating in monthly open-book meetings, conducting regular team meetings,

encouraging an open-door policy, and proactively seeking feedback from team members.

• Foster an engaged work environment within the location/s, encouraging accountability, open

communication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the customer.

• Lead and manage all business and/or department activities related to ensuring the customer

experience is positive and that all team members are committed to creating solutions and long

term relationships with customers.

• Ensure that the company/location reputation and image in the community is consistent with

RDO Water Core Values, and that business relationships with all stakeholders are not

compromised.

• Manage the evaluation, allocation, and management of physical and financial resources and

administer the hiring, development/training, management, evaluation, and effective assignment

of people resources.

• Responsible for ensuring that sound and safe business practices and processes are implemented

and continuously improved to effectively and efficiently achieve ethical business objectives.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all

policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and as directed in the employee

handbook.

• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop

and advance knowledge base and skill set.

• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support

resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements

• Proven business and people management experience
• Operational expertise in sales, parts, and service
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge of agricultural and irrigation business operation
• 65% travel required
• College degree preferred
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran