Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

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Agri Vision Equipment Group and Prairie Land Partners (AVE PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best‑in‑class service and support for our customers. Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.

We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, and passionate employees who strive for excellence in everything they do. With over 100 years of experience, we have a rich heritage, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We live out our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, and Performance. We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest‑impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry.

Previous experience with large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required; we can train the right individual willing to work hard and place customers as their #1 priority.

General

Purpose:

The Store Manager is responsible for directing and managing the overall aftermarket objectives and processes for a specific AVE‑PLP location, providing leadership in evaluating, allocating, and managing human, physical, and financial resources. The Store Manager reports to the Region Operations Manager.

• Executes the business plan and achieves financial performance through budgets and cost control.
• Optimizes profitable growth, employee development, and customer satisfaction.
• Assesses and validates capital expenditure needs.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all existing and new customers and resolves elevated issues.
• Ensures appropriate communication within and across aftermarket departments, including leading department staff meetings and employee meetings.
• Communicates with other location leaders to implement best practices and consistent processes.
• Supports general management in implementing changes across departments.
• Ensures successful planning and execution of marketing activities and events.
• Oversees maintenance and security and ensures a professional appearance of the facility and property.
• Performs other duties as required to ensure the success of AVE‑PLP.

• Directly manages the Service Manager, Parts Manager, and other support staff.

• Consistently promote, support, and act in alignment with AVE‑PLP’s DNA.
• Knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, promote teamwork, and cultivate a positive, safety‑conscientious work environment.
• Solid analytical, business planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of financial metrics, financial statements, and P&L reports.
• Knowledge of parts and service department operations.
• Effective verbal and written communication with customers, employees, and peers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle varying variables.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or business preferred.

• Five or more years in a retail environment preferred.
• One or more years as a parts or service manager or in a sales role preferred.
• Combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass MVR, criminal history background check, employment verification, and drug screening before employment.

• Travel to customer locations, meetings, and other store locations regularly.
• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather; walking on uneven terrain; exposure to insects.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibration.
• Moderate noise level.
• PPE required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• Clean and safety‑conscientious work environment required.
• Long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, evening possible.
• May…