Job Description

District Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic

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 the Mid-Atlantic region of (Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or Northern Maryland) or willing to relocate to that area.
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

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