Zone Manager

About the role

The Regional Manager at Horizon Distributors, Inc. is responsible for developing and managing five business operations within a zone. This includes adjusting sales goals and procedures, assessing market conditions, and ensuring profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple Sales Center Managers and adjusts sales goals and procedures as necessary.
• Assesses local market conditions, identifies opportunities, and develops forecasts, financial objectives, and business plans for the branches.
• Grows the business through new product development, complementary product development, and new customer and market development.
• Conducts monthly reviews of branch P&L with branch managers and regional managers.
• Hires, develops, and evaluates employees to achieve corporate and personal objectives.
• Ensures compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Safeguards company assets and implements and monitors all company policies and procedures for safe, efficient branch operations.
• Participates in community, business, and industry organizations to enhance the presence and reputation of the branches and company in the assigned geographic region.
• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Performs business travel up to 40% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or ten years distribution experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the landscape and irrigation or relative industry.
• 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 the organization.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle and gas allowance.
• Generous benefits package including 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) and 8 Paid Holidays.
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Full-funded Tuition Education Programs.
• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Business travel up to 40% of the time.