Sales Manager driving professional and retail horticultural product sales across British Columbia and Yukon for Sun Gro Horticulture.
Managing distributors, accounts, CRM data, sales plans, and customer relationships with approximately 70% territory travel.
Responsibilities
Drive sales efforts for professional and retail horticulture markets within the assigned territory
Plan, organize, and control the total selling effort within the assigned territory
Achieve area sales budget objectives and plans
Attain distribution objectives for professional and retail product lines
Establish territory, distributor, and account objectives and develop achievement plans
Deliver professional and retail peat moss and mixes according to approved sales and marketing plans
Implement and control approved sales and marketing programs and procedures
Achieve new account and distribution objectives
Monitor the market, competitors, and potential customers to adjust sales strategies
Maintain CRM data by accurately recording 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
Control territory expense budgets and submit timely sales and expense reports
Travel to customer sites and distributor locations
Requirements
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
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
Ability and willingness to travel to cover territory needs and team activities
Approximately 70% travel required
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
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