Country Store Manager - Munson Lakes

Country Store Manager - Munson Lakes

This role will be with Munson Lakes Nutrition (MLN), a joint venture with Land O' Lakes (LOL).

As such, the role will be an employee of Munson Lakes Nutrition and not Land O'Lakes.

Shift & Working Hours: 7:30AM - 4:00PM Monday - Friday

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 - In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate around the middle of our salary ranges.

The Store Manager is accountable for the overall performance of Munson Lakes Nutrition's Country Store retail operation.

This position provides operational leadership across merchandising, inventory management, financial performance, and customer experience.

The Store Manager be responsible for retail pricing and margin management and actively collaborates with the Sales Manager in the development and execution of store-level performance goals.

This role is expected to cultivate a high-performance team culture while maintaining the exceptional service standards and agricultural expertise that differentiate the Country Store in the marketplace.

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States.

We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key Responsibilities:

Retail Operations & Merchandising


* Direct all daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures, floor presentation, and facilities maintenance


* Oversee procurement, inventory control, and replenishment across all product categories


* Develop and execute seasonal merchandising strategies aligned with customer demand and sales objectives


* Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, and favorable terms


* Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, and company operational standards

Pricing & Margin Accountability


* Establish and maintain retail pricing structures that achieve targeted margin thresholds


* Partner with the Sales Manager to develop annual store P&L goals and operating budgets


* Monitor key performance indicators including sales volume, gross margin, shrink, and expense management

Team Leadership & Development


* Recruit, onboard, and develop a team of 3-5 store associates in alignment with company values and service standards


* Establish clear performance expectations; conduct regular coaching sessions and formal annual reviews


* Create scheduling and staffing plans that optimize coverage and control labor costs


* Foster a culture of continuous learning, particularly in product knowledge and customer engagement

Customer Experience


* Create and maintain subject matter resources for customers across livestock, equine, poultry, swine, pet nutrition, and farm supply categories


* Establish and uphold service standards that reinforce the Country S...