Regional Manager

Responsibilities: Provides guidance, direction and leadership to sales center managers and sales staff to ensure annual revenue, profit expense and asset utilization goals are achieved. Coaches, develops and motivate sales center managers and sales staff to maintain focus and to achieve region, sales center and individual goals. Achieves division revenue, profit, expense and asset utilization goals. Responsible for P&L progress review, analysis and recommends adjustments as necessary in order to achieve goals per operating plan. Implements region marketing plan in order to achieve annual performance and market share objectives. Identifies any obstacles and creates & implements corrective actions to stay on task. Manages multiple sales center level assets, policies and procedures within the parameters of governmental, insurance and company requirements – building maintenance, delivery truck & fleet vehicles, forklifts, inventory and safety. Supports Division General Manager by identifying, developing and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives that are aligned with company goals. Assists in the annual forecast & budgeting process by providing key sales & expense insights for region. Requirements: Minimum of two years’ experience in a sales or operations management position for a multi-store company. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to lead, coach, delegate and inspire in a clear, positive and effective manner. Excellent organization & time management skills. Demonstrated ability to lead projects of various size with successful results. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a “satisfactory” driving record according to the company’s insurance carrier. 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 5,000 team members in more than 395 sales centers worldwide. Horizon operates 70 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 have both the career opportunities and training needed as you grow. We offer continuous learning – 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. 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; an Employee Assistance Program, exclusive vendor discounts offered to POOLCORP / Horizon employees and more. 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 the ability to earn even more through overtime, and continuous rewards when targets are met…which is often the case. Join us and you’ll join a “winning team.” So, whether you are new to the business or are a seasoned professional, Horizon has a place for you. Horizon Distributors, Inc. / POOLCORP is a drug-free company. Horizon Distributors, Inc. / POOLCORP is an 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. POOLCORP is the world’s leading independent distributor of swimming pool supplies, with an additional focus on irrigation, equipment, outdoor living and landscape products. At the core of our business, you will find Safety, Growth, Profitability and Employer of Choice. Our commitment focuses on providing exceptional value and promoting growth for our customer’s businesses, expanding opportunities for our employees, and increasing returns for our shareholders. At the heart of our success is our associates. We need talented employees at every level and anticipate even greater needs in the future! At POOLCORP, the pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member is encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas, and discover solutions as an important part of a world-class team. You’ll have the opportunity for your talent to be recognized and to grow. Join our team of dedicated, talented associates and build an exciting career with POOLCORP, the industry leader.