General Manager Northwest Seed in Billings, Montana at Native Seed

About Us

NativeSeed Group is a leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America, with operations and distribution across the United States. For over 30 years, we have supported restoration, reclamation, conservation, and land management projects for government agencies, contractors, environmental organizations, energy companies, landowners, and retail customers.

As the only vertically integrated native seed company in North America, we manage seed production from collection and farming through processing, cleaning, and distribution. Our team brings deep expertise in plant ecology, agronomy, restoration, and wildland seed collection to deliver regionally adapted seed solutions for projects of all sizes.

NativeSeed Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Why Join NativeSeed Group?

• A chance to work closely with a tenured leadership team and contribute to a high-growth company.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement based on performance and initiative.
• A collaborative culture and the opportunity to be part of a company recognized as the leading supplier of native seed and erosion control products in North America.

As a full time employee, you will be eligible for company benefits after a 60 day introduction period. Benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance coverage, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Holidays, Paid Floating Holidays and Paid Time Off that increases based on tenure.

For more information about NativeSeed Group, visit nativeseedgroup.com

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Working Conditions:

While this is an office position, please note that you will be required to work near an environment containing dust and other plant related debris. People with asthma or known allergens to grasses, pollen, etc. should not apply.

What you'll do:

General Manager NWS

Reports To VP Ag Sales BSF

The General Manager at Northwest Seed is responsible for the day to day operations of the location, including sales, office management, seed cleaning and warehouse operations. This position works closely with the staff at Bruce Seed Farms and reports to the VP of Ag Sales at Bruce Seed Farm..

Office Management

· Overseeing accounts receivable and payable

· Invoicing product

· Operating company inventory management software

· Payroll and PTO administration

· Create batch sheets for mixing seed products

· Bills of lading for shipping

· Receiving reports

· Oversee all orders for accuracy and availability

Sales Management

· With the assistance of staff at affiliate companies, develop pricing on all seed products for wholesale and retail sales in marketing

region

· Provide agronomic advice and make seed planting recommendations for customers

· Crops marketed are primarily perennial forages and mixtures, but will include native range grasses, annual forages, reclamation

mixes, and turf grasses

· Creating prices for diverse seed mixtures in “pure live seed” and “bulk seed” quantities for customers and other sales staff

· Evaluate opportunity to expand market region to other wholesale customers

Warehouse and inventory Management

· Manage warehouse personnel

· Participate in hiring personnel during busy seasons

· Scheduling delivery and pickup of incoming and outgoing seed

· Manage warehouse space during seasonal activities

· Oversee equipment maintenance and repair

· Schedule LTL and truckload pickup and delivery

· Keep detailed reports on incoming and outgoing product in bulk trailer loads and palleted / bagged orders

· Maintain inventory to predict customer demand

· Manage inventory for seed testing and labelling requirements as per MT State Law

Seed Conditioning

· Oversee seed conditioning operation

· Prepare Seed conditioning records for seed growers and custom cleaning, and required submittal of samples to Montana Seed

Growers Association and seed testing facilities

• Flexibility and communications skills to work with a wide range of customers such as other seed companies to reclamation professionals to home owners.
• Communication skills and professionalism dealing with staff
• Computer experience – proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, primarily Word, Excel, and Outlook. Scanner, file management, and internet experience necessary.
• BS degree in Agronomy, Range Science is ideal. Experience in seed production systems is another asset.
• Forklift, CDL, and mechanical ability also highly desired. Ability to acquire commercial chemical applicator license.
• As important to the qualifications is the willingness to learn. There will be considerable opportunity to be trained by current staff and their affiliates.
• Flexibility to complete any additional tasks the position may require