General Manager - Headford Mart

Headford Co-operative Mart first opened in 1974 and since then has become an integral part of Headford and the surrounding farming community. The Co-operative Mart focuses on livestock sales as well as residential, commercial, and agricultural property sales.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Chair and the Mart Committee, the role of Mart General Manager will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day running of Headford Co-operative Mart and will further drive its current market position as one of the leading livestock centres in the West of Ireland.

Principal Responsibilities

General

• Ensure an industry leading livestock trading environment through the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Attend and report effectively at regular Committee meetings on business performance and matters of significance.
• Build and maintain strong and effective long-term relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Keep apprised of macro-industry developments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assume ad-hoc responsibilities as and when they may arise.

Leadership

• Lead and inspire team members - to include regular team meetings, performance reviews, talent acquisition and management.
• Cultivate a culture encompassing accountability, collaboration, collegiality, integrity and continuous improvement.

Finance

• Maintain a clear understanding of financial performance and take actions where necessary to address any fluctuations from the target.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and oversee submission of departmental and revenue returns in a timely manner.
• Ensure an effective budget planning process and adhere to agreed expenditure thresholds.
• Manage all credit-related issues and ensure highly efficient administration is maintained.
• Prepare capital expenditure proposals for projects as required.

Commercial

• Drive revenue growth through effective online and offline sales and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with buyers, sellers, government agencies, community organisations, and employees while enforcing ethical business practices.
• Keep apprised of macro-industry developments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure prudent expenditure through effective procurement practices.

Health & Safety

• Maintain and ensure a best-in-class Health and Safety environment in line with requisite regulations.

Operations

• Ensure best in class on site upkeep and maintenance.
• Identify and introduce operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that all issues that arise between sellers and purchasers are resolved satisfactorily and promptly.

The post holder may be required to perform other responsibilities as appropriate to the post, from time to time. The job and person specification will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances. It is not intended to be exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the appointed individual will work.

Person Specification

Education:

• Relevant business and/or sector qualification desirable but not essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, CRM and administration packages.

Professional:

• Hands on management experience of working within a mart or associated business is desirable, but not essential.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the livestock and/or the agricultural sector.
• Good knowledge of employee relations and health and safety legislation.

Skills:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Customer-centric with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovative mind-set, and proven ability to work on own initiative.
• High attention to detail together with strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to work in every area of the Mart.
• Ability to live and deliver on the Mart's values, drive culture and lead by example.

Additional:

• Attendance at Committee meetings is required, these take place outside of working hours.

Equal Opportunity

Headford Mart is committed to diversity in its workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. It considers qualified applications without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.

Schedule

Contract:

This is a full-time permanent position subject to a standard probationary period of 6 months. A competitive salary is on offer commensurate with education, experience and skills.

Working Hours:

40 Hours per week, 5 days per week including Saturday. Days and hours can vary in agreement with the committee.

Additional

The post holder may be required to perform other responsibilities as appropriate to the post, from time to time. The job and person specification will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances. It is not intended to be exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the appointed individual will work.

Candidates should note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments considered appropriate to the process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Holidays

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BALRICKARD, HEADFORD, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working in the agricultural / livestock sector?
• Do you have strong knowledge of the agricultural / livestock sector?
• Do you have a good understanding of business financial concepts and are you comfortable with responsibility with overall business finances?

Licence/Certification:

• Work Visa (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• BALRICKARD, HEADFORD, CO. Galway (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/11/2024
Reference ID: HMGM131124
Expected start date: 06/01/2025