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Location: Supporting multiple Horizon sales centers in the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Pay: Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities, company vehicle, benefits, and SO MUCH MORE!

The Company

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!

Why Horizon?

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!

What to Expect?

The Zone Manager exercises complete responsibility for developing and managing six business operations that increases sales, profitability, market share, and customer and employee satisfaction.

On a daily basis our Zone Manager:

• Manages multiple Sales Center 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:

• 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 organization.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

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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