Area Manager (Pacific Northwest)

About the role

The Area Manager drives performance and growth for all stakeholders in the area while actively sharing ideas, talent and resources across the region as a part of the regional team.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, challenging and exciting environment which is conducive to high-performance, teamwork, a great place to work and long-term retention of top talent
• Recruit, train and develop top talent for key jobs throughout the Area
• Actively coach and mentor area leaders/associates to achieve high performance and to facilitate long-term development to build a career at SiteOne
• Ensure strong teamwork across the area, region and division
• Build Great Teams
• Build a winning “best practice” knowledge base for achieving excellence
• Understand thoroughly and specifically which levers to pull in order to achieve excellence for all stakeholders
• Develop a clear, fact-based and quantified view of where to compete, how to compete and who to compete in order to drive long-term performance improvement in the area

Requirements

• 4+ years of proven experience leading multiple teams or locations through coaching, employee development, and accountability
• Demonstrated success driving business performance through full P&L ownership and accountability, including revenue growth, expense management, profitability (gross margin), and overall financial results
• Strong customer-first mindset with a track record of building lasting relationships and delivering business results
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and lead through change across geographically dispersed teams
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management and replenishment strategies, including demand forecasting, inventory turns, stocking levels, product availability, and overall inventory optimization

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience within landscape, hardscape, irrigation, nursery, or related wholesale distribution businesses preferred
• Education Degree in Business / Management discipline or equivalent experience preferred
• High School or secondary diploma or equivalent required

Skills

• Ability to influence, collaborate, and lead through change across geographically dispersed teams
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management and replenishment strategies, including demand forecasting, inventory turns, stocking levels, product availability, and overall inventory optimization
• Previous leadership experience within landscape, hardscape, irrigation, nursery, or related wholesale distribution businesses preferred
• Strong customer-first mindset with a track record of building lasting relationships and delivering business results
• Understanding thoroughly and specifically which levers to pull in order to achieve excellence for all stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being of our associates
• Benefits for benefit-eligible associates may include: Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, DailyPay available!, 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, Lucrative Associate Referral Program, Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers, Opportunity for Advancement, Paid Training and Business Certifications Available, Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Product Discounts, Most Branches never work Sundays!