General Manager – Agri Trails Cooperative, Hope Kansas

Ag1Source has partnered with the Agri Trails Cooperative board of directors to seek their next General Manager. This opening is to replace their current leader, who is retiring after a long career of outstanding service to this Kansas cooperative. This organization boasts an excellent track record of success, driven by exceptional service, high-quality products, and strong financial performance. They have a diverse business model that includes agronomy, grain, feed, bulk petroleum, and convenience stores. Each has solid financials, great assets, and room for growth.

Candidates considered for this position should possess experience in business management and leadership within the retail cooperative system. Agri Trails Cooperative plays a vital role in the communities it serves, and is therefore seeking a leader to live within its trade, including the communities of Manhattan, Salina, and McPherson.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish strategic direction and expectations, then create the organizational goals and system of accountability to exceed those expectations
• Oversee the risk management of the organization
• Manage the organization to maximize return for the members/patrons
• Provides effective communication at all organizational levels, including board guidance, leadership team, employees, business partnerships, community, and any related government or regulatory agencies
• Relate to rural members with a high level of integrity and trust
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team

Key Requirements

• This position requires strong financial acumen, lead a great team of department leaders and employees, and provide the organization with industry foresight to keep it moving forward
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, ten-plus years of Cooperative leadership or ag-business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A strong track record of performance in P&L management and departmental budgeting while serving in a leadership capacity
• Possess a fundamental understanding of retail cooperative operations

Additional Insight

• This position reports to a 9-member Board of Directors and is supported by a great team of veteran business unit leaders
• The position is in Agri Trail’s main office in Hope, Kansas
• A key component of this position is community involvement, so this position requires the GM to live within the cooperative’s trade area

*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the General Manager job.