District Sales Manager - Florida
Bring your talent and effort to The HC Companies and contribute to serving our customers while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We want to be the best, so we are looking for the best talent to join our team.

The HC Companies is a proud culmination of many legacy brands and continues to transform the horticultural industry through bold leadership, innovative manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of products ideal for greenhouse, nursery, cannabis, retail, and commercial markets. With production facilities throughout North America, The HC Companies is a leading Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, our mission, “From Grower to Gardner, Improving Our World”.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the District Sales Manager position is to provide support to our sales team and to ensure the Company sales objectives are being met. This position will oversee all sales activities in designated territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plan to grow and manage business within designated territory
• Perform sales and marketing activities to meet and exceed forecast
• Utilize data to proactively manage territory and grow the business
• Analyze market potential and communicate competitor market data
• Develop good working relationship with manufacturing team
• Develop and maintain strong value add relationships with customers, independent reps and internal resources
• Implement selling tactics that focus on delivering the desired financial results
• Support and implement strategic corporate brand marketing initiatives
• Actively participate in trade shows, conventions, dealer shows, etc.
• Develop primary knowledge of the market place (users, applications, products, competition, and channels)
• Respond to phone calls and e-mails in a timely fashion
• Willing to learn the industry and help us maintain and grow our marketplace position
• Attend business meetings and trainings as required
• Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Must live in Florida or willing to relocate to Florida
• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college in Business, Sales, Marketing, Advertising, or related field
• 3-5 years experience in sales, marketing, advertising, event, or retail setting
• Bilingual abilities are a plus (Spanish)
• MS Office experience including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrates outstanding communication skills
• Self-motivated and results driven
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work some nights and weekends for events and promotions
• Ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines
• Enthusiastic about providing best possible customer service for clients and consumers
• Positive Can-Do attitude
• Ability to adapt in a cross functional environment
• Travel Required

We expect all associates to conduct business in accordance with our values; Safety, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Team, Service, and Can Do positive attitude.

We utilize the latest technologies to manufacture our planters, pots, and accessories using injection, thermoform, blow-mold, co-ex, and vacuum formed production methods.

In addition to competitive wages, The HC Companies associates are eligible for certain benefits after 30-days of employment including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In accordance with the plan, associates are also eligible to participate in a 401K plan with company match.

The HC Companies takes pride in its diversity. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and associates. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in Florida or willing to relocate to Florida?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 3 years (Required)
• marketing: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road