Zone Manager

Company Overview

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. Horizon operates 90 sales centers across the United States and supplies landscape and irrigation products primarily to professional landscape contractors. With more than 60 years of industry experience, Horizon combines national buying power with the personalized service of a local store.

Supports multiple Horizon sales centers in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area.

Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunities. The position includes a company vehicle, gas allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree or ten years of distribution experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the landscape and irrigation or a related 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 the organization.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• 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 (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.

Bilingual, military, military spouses and veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. The company supports military personnel and veterans during transitions to civilian roles.

All offers to external candidates are contingent upon the successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety‑sensitive.”

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company values diversity and strives to be inclusive of all people. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.