Zone Manager

Horizon • Dallas, TX

3d

About The Position

Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP – the world’s largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool, landscaping and outdoor living products – which employs over 6,000 team members in more than 445 sales centers worldwide. Horizon operates 90 of those sales centers across the US and is a leading distributor of landscape and irrigation products with a focus on serving the needs of professional landscape contractors. With more than 60 years of industry experience, Horizon prides itself in offering the convenience and buying power of a national company with the personalized service and attention to detail of a local store!
At Horizon, our people ARE our priority and there are so many reasons to join our team! Here’s a few… Career Opportunities: Looking for a career – not just a job? Then we may be the place for you! We not only have the career opportunities, but we offer the training needed to help you grow. Continuous learning is available - locally in sales center training sessions, virtually in our online learning center, in the classroom at our training facility in Dallas, TX, and through tuition reimbursement. At Horizon, the sky is the limit. Winning Team : Our history of success is the result of our winning team. At Horizon, you will work with some of the best and brightest, in a stable environment, with predictable work hours and continuous rewards when targets are met…which is often the case. Join us and you’ll join a “winning team.” Excellent Benefits : Our generous benefit package includes: group medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) – offered currently with a company match; an employee stock purchase program; seasonal sales and rewards programs; exclusive vendor discounts…and more. Perks of this Job: The Regional Manager also receives a company vehicle, gas allowance and is eligible for generous annual bonuses that are based on attaining set goals. So, whether you are new to the business or a seasoned professional, Horizon has a place for you. You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs 401 (k) with generous company match 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!) 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Discounts and much more!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or ten years distribution experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Manages six branch managers within a zone and adjusts sales goals and procedures as appropriate for each sales center based on goals set for the region.
• Assesses local market conditions, identifies current and prospective sales opportunities and develops forecasts, financial objectives and business plans for the branches.
• Researches, analyzes and implements strategic and marketing plans and recommends desirable changes in the policies and goals of the branches and the organization.
• Grows the business through new product development, complementary product development, and new customer and market development.
• Assumes responsibility for branches’ P&L to meet branch, region and corporate profitability goals and objectives.
• Conducts monthly reviews of branch P&L with branch managers and regional managers.
• Interacts with customers to develop customer relationships and to ensure that all requirements are being met.
• Hires, develops and evaluates employees to achieve corporate and personal objectives.
• Complies with equal employment opportunity laws, regulations and company policies related to discrimination in hiring, firing, promotion and compensation.
• Responsible for safeguarding all company assets including inventory, cash, equipment, vehicles and facilities.
• Implements and monitors all company policies and procedures for safe, efficient branch operations.
• Participates actively in community, business and industry organizations to build a network of contacts that improve the presence and reputation of the branches and company in the assigned geographic region.
• Follows high ethical standards and complies with all government regulations.
• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Business travel up to 40% of time.
• Performs any directly related appropriate duties assigned by the regional manager.
• Other non-essential job duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager