Zone Manager
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Horizon Distributors Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP the worlds largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool landscaping and outdoor living products which employs over 6000 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!
Why Horizon
At Horizon our people ARE our priority and there are so many reasons to join our team! Heres 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 metwhich is often the case. Join us and youll 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 discountsand 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 Youve 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!
Location: Horizon Distributors;
Based out of Austin and supporting Austin Round Rock Corpus Christi and San Antonio TX.
Pay: $75000 - $105000 plus annual bonus opportunities company vehicle benefits and so much more!
What to Expect
The Zone Manager exercises complete responsibility for developing and managing two business operations that increases sales profitability market share and customer and employee satisfaction.
On a daily basis our Zone Manager:
Manages at least two 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.
What You Will Need:
Bachelors degree or ten years distribution experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience leading and managing multiple locations with responsibility for sales operations financial performance and team development.
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 drivers license and acceptable driving record.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
Bilingual Military Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered safety-sensitive and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP including all its subsidiaries is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. The Company understands respects and values diversity unique styles experiences identities ideas and opinions while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The world’s leading distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor products