Regional Margin Manager - Landscape

Position

Purpose:

The Margin Manager role at SRS Heritage Group is focused on the strategic enhancement of profitability of Heritage Family of Companies. The position requires collaboration with brand teams to identify, prioritize, and implement pricing strategies that optimize margins, coupled with delivering insights and tracking the impact of these initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Pricing and working closely with Heritage leadership, the Margin Manager will act as a trusted advisor, leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong business acumen to drive margin improvements, influence decision-making, and uphold financial accountability for gross margin percentages across the business portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate proactively with brand teams to identify, prioritize, and implement pricing strategies that enhance margins across the irrigation business segment, ensuring alignment with corporate profit objectives.

Develop and maintain comprehensive margin performance tracking systems, utilizing advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting to provide actionable insights to senior management.

Serve as a trusted advisor on margin enhancement initiatives, leveraging strong business acumen and industry expertise to influence decision-making and drive effective pricing strategies.

Lead the analysis of market trends and competitor pricing, utilizing data-driven insights to recommend strategic adjustments to optimize profitability and sustain competitive advantage.

Ensure accurate and timely reporting on margin metrics, facilitating transparent communication of performance results to key stakeholders, thereby driving informed business decisions.

Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement in margin management processes, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement optimization opportunities.

Direct the evaluation and application of Agility software tools, where applicable, to streamline pricing operations and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of margin management activities.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

The Margin Manager within the SRS Heritage Group operates under the direct supervision of the Director of Pricing. The role also holds indirect responsibility to the Heritage leadership team, reflecting its pivotal position in supporting broader strategic objectives.

Currently, the position does not have direct reports. There exists potential for direct reports in the future, contingent upon business needs and organizational growth.

Travel Requirements:

The Margin Manager at SRS Heritage Group is required to travel for 2-3 days every two weeks, totaling 20-30% of the time, to support margin enhancement initiatives within the Irrigation business.

Physical Requirements:

The Margin Manager role at SRS Heritage Group entails typical office-based physical expectations, which include prolonged periods of sitting and extensive use of computer systems, primarily using a keyboard and monitor for data analysis and communication. Effective execution of responsibilities necessitates visual acuity to accurately review extensive data sets and the manual dexterity to efficiently operate necessary office equipment. Occasional lifting of materials, such as files or documents, weighing up to 10 pounds may be required.

The role includes potential travel demands, involving mobility in various locations. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment and invite candidates with disabilities to apply, as reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job effectively.

Working Conditions:

The Margin Manager at SRS Heritage Group operates within a dynamic and adaptive work environment, which offers both office-based and remote working arrangements. This role is designed to be highly flexible, accommodating a hybrid approach to suit business needs and individual productivity. Given the nature of the responsibilities, this position is set within a fast-paced and deadline-driven atmosphere, requiring a proactive and strategic mindset to effectively enhance margins within the Irrigation…