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!
  
  

Location: Supporting 9 South Texas Horizon locations.

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

What to Expect?

The Regional Manager exercises complete responsibility for developing and managing two or more business operations that increases sales, profitability, market share, and customer and employee satisfaction.

On a Daily Basis Our Regional Manager

• 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.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a sales or operations management position for a multi-store company; experience in industrial distribution, warehousing or equivalent.
• Solid product knowledge in one or more of the following products: irrigation products, fertilizers / chemicals, landscaping equipment or lighting, outdoor living products.
• Ability to lead, coach, delegate and inspire in a clear, positive and effective manner.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent organization & time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects of various size with successful results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Hold a valid driver’s license, a “satisfactory” driving record and is willing to travel within a designated area.
  
  

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. 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.

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.

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.