Sun Gro Horticulture
Posted 21 days agoVerified live 8h ago
District Sales Manager
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
$70k–$80k/yrStated range
3+ yrsMinimum
HorticultureLawn/garden retail experiencePlant nursery experienceHorticulture/Ag CertificationGreenhouse/Nursery production experienceIndependent Garden Centershorticulture departments in hardware storesCRM data managementSales and marketing program implementationTerritory sales planning and controlBudget controlOrganizational AbilityDecision-making Ability
About the company
Sun Gro Horticulturesungro.com
About Us Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide.
Job description
Summary
Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. The District Sales Manager will plan, organize, and control the total selling effort within the assigned territory, achieve sales budget objectives, and ensure distribution objectives are attained for the Sun Gro product line.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for delivering sales according to approved sales and marketing plans
- Responsible for implementing/controlling approved sales/marketing programs and procedures
- Achieve new account and distribution objectives as assigned
- Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing conditions to ensure Sun Gro is positioned properly
- Maintain CRM data by capturing all sales activities and account notes accurately and timely
- Maintain a profile of your territory to understand competitors, potential customers, distributors, and other business conditions
- Communication with your supervisor(s) about all factors or activities which affect your territory directly or indirectly and various company departments
- Participate in regional meetings to plan and analyze business activities
- Properly handles all customer requests, problems, or special situations relating to our product's performance
- Maintain Company equipment to ensure safety and professional appearance at all times
- Control territory expense budgets as assigned
- Timely submission of sales reports & expense reports as required to meet monthly deadline
Skills
- Ability and willingness to travel to cover territory needs and team activities
- 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
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Ability and willingness to travel to cover territory needs and team activities
Nice to Haves
- 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
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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