Sun Gro Horticulture
Sun Gro® Horticulture is North America’s largest producer of horticultural-grade peat- and bark-based growing mixes.
District Sales Manager
Location
Louisiana + 2 moreAll locations: Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri
Posted
39 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• Reporting to the Regional Sales Director, drive sales efforts for professional and retail horticulture markets within the assigned territory
• Achieve sales targets, implementing marketing strategies
• Manage distributor and account objectives, maintaining CRM data
• Represent Sun Gro products in the marketplace
• Travel to customer sites and distributor locations
• Plan, organize, and control the total selling effort within the assigned territory
• Ensure distribution objectives are attained consistently for professional and retail product lines
• Establish territory, distributor, and account objectives and develop plans for their achievement
• Deliver combined product sales of professional and retail peat moss and mixes according to approved sales and marketing plans
• Implement and control approved sales/marketing programs and procedures
• Achieve new account and distribution objectives
• Monitor the market, competitors, and potential customers to adjust sales strategies accordingly
• Maintain CRM data by accurately recording all sales activities and account notes
• Communicate with supervisors regarding territory activities and business factors
• Participate in regional meetings to plan and analyze business activities
• Address customer requests, problems, or special situations related to product performance
• Handle company materials and equipment responsibly to maintain a positive impression
• Control territory expense budgets and submit timely sales and expense reports
Job Requirements
- Education in horticulture or equivalent experience preferred
- Passion for horticulture with experience in lawn/garden retail or plant nurseries
- Horticulture/Ag Certification is a plus (State/County courses or continuing education)
- Greenhouse/Nursery production experience is a plus
- Experience with Independent Garden Centers or horticulture departments in hardware stores
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and monitor activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze decisions and implement solutions in line with organizational goals
- Strong knowledge of market conditions, trends, and competitor activity
- Ability to manage multiple distributors with professionalism, honesty, and diplomacy
Benefits
- Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Employee Support and Mental Wellness
- Short-term disability
- 401k Match
- Paid vacation
- Floating days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Events
- Awards and Recognition
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Perks & Discounts
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