POOLCORP
Business Development Representative
JOB AT POOLCORP, a leading distributor of swimming pool, landscaping and outdoor living products.
Location Supporting Stuart and Fort Pierce, FL.
Horizon Distributors H800; 3605 Oleander, Fort Pierce, Florida - 34982
Horizon Distributors H801; 3066 Gran Park Way, Stuart, Florida - 34997
Company Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP – the world’s largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool, landscaping and outdoor living products – which employs over 6,000 team members in more than 445 sales centers worldwide. Horizon operates 90 of those sales centers across the US and is a leading distributor of landscape and irrigation products with a focus on serving the needs of professional landscape contractors. With more than 60 years of industry experience, Horizon prides itself in offering the convenience and buying power of a national company with the personalized service and attention to detail of a local store.
Why Horizon? Career Opportunities:
Looking for a career – not just a job? We offer training and continuous learning locally, virtually, and at our training facility in Dallas, TX.
Winning Team:
Work with some of the best and brightest, in a stable environment, with predictable work hours and continuous rewards when targets are met.
Excellent Benefits:
Includes group medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase program; seasonal sales and rewards programs; exclusive vendor discounts and more.
Perks of this Job:
Company vehicle, gas allowance and eligibility for annual bonuses based on attaining set goals.
The Job Business Development Representative is the local, on-site Business‑to‑Business (B2B) sales expert who drives market performance through consultative, solutions‑based selling and empowers our customers to build and manage successful landscape businesses.
Responsibilities
Achieve assigned sales, gross margin and customer goals.
Treat customers as business partners by recommending product solutions, upsell options, and complimentary items designed to make their jobs easier and more profitable.
Educate customers on our entire product line, promotions, marketing opportunities, services and resources that bring value and support sales.
Diligently prospect for new customers within a target market.
Persistently complete cold calls to seed new business relationships.
Collaborate with team members to meet evolving customer needs by sharing valuable feedback and market intel.
Follow up to develop qualified new business leads and preserve book of business.
Expedite creating and delivering complete and accurate quotes to customers.
Effectively close sales and ensure deliveries take place as promised.
Utilize safe driving skills and habits.
Support Operational and Accounts Receivable efforts.
Complete data input, paperwork and internal reports in a timely fashion.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years in business‑to‑business sales in a wholesale distribution environment with a proven track record of success.
Self‑motivated and capable of planning and prioritizing work.
Excellent cold call, negotiation, persuasion and closing skills.
Solid product knowledge in irrigation products, fertilizers/chemicals, landscaping equipment or lighting, outdoor living products.
Leadership, organization, presentation, and time management skills.
Strong communication skills and critical thinking.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform business math and draw valid conclusions.
Strong computer and record‑keeping skills and aptitude to learn evolving systems.
Cooperative, dependable team player.
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record (no more than 2 violations within 3 years) and willingness to travel.
Occasional lifting/moving up to 75 pounds.
Help with customer service and order entry when necessary.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety‑sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales, Business Development, and Distribution
Industries Wholesale
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Location Supporting Stuart and Fort Pierce, FL.
Horizon Distributors H800; 3605 Oleander, Fort Pierce, Florida - 34982
Horizon Distributors H801; 3066 Gran Park Way, Stuart, Florida - 34997
Company Horizon Distributors, Inc. (Horizon) is a wholly owned subsidiary of POOLCORP – the world’s largest publicly traded distributor of swimming pool, landscaping and outdoor living products – which employs over 6,000 team members in more than 445 sales centers worldwide. Horizon operates 90 of those sales centers across the US and is a leading distributor of landscape and irrigation products with a focus on serving the needs of professional landscape contractors. With more than 60 years of industry experience, Horizon prides itself in offering the convenience and buying power of a national company with the personalized service and attention to detail of a local store.
Why Horizon? Career Opportunities:
Looking for a career – not just a job? We offer training and continuous learning locally, virtually, and at our training facility in Dallas, TX.
Winning Team:
Work with some of the best and brightest, in a stable environment, with predictable work hours and continuous rewards when targets are met.
Excellent Benefits:
Includes group medical, prescription, dental, vision and life insurance; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase program; seasonal sales and rewards programs; exclusive vendor discounts and more.
Perks of this Job:
Company vehicle, gas allowance and eligibility for annual bonuses based on attaining set goals.
The Job Business Development Representative is the local, on-site Business‑to‑Business (B2B) sales expert who drives market performance through consultative, solutions‑based selling and empowers our customers to build and manage successful landscape businesses.
Responsibilities
Achieve assigned sales, gross margin and customer goals.
Treat customers as business partners by recommending product solutions, upsell options, and complimentary items designed to make their jobs easier and more profitable.
Educate customers on our entire product line, promotions, marketing opportunities, services and resources that bring value and support sales.
Diligently prospect for new customers within a target market.
Persistently complete cold calls to seed new business relationships.
Collaborate with team members to meet evolving customer needs by sharing valuable feedback and market intel.
Follow up to develop qualified new business leads and preserve book of business.
Expedite creating and delivering complete and accurate quotes to customers.
Effectively close sales and ensure deliveries take place as promised.
Utilize safe driving skills and habits.
Support Operational and Accounts Receivable efforts.
Complete data input, paperwork and internal reports in a timely fashion.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years in business‑to‑business sales in a wholesale distribution environment with a proven track record of success.
Self‑motivated and capable of planning and prioritizing work.
Excellent cold call, negotiation, persuasion and closing skills.
Solid product knowledge in irrigation products, fertilizers/chemicals, landscaping equipment or lighting, outdoor living products.
Leadership, organization, presentation, and time management skills.
Strong communication skills and critical thinking.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform business math and draw valid conclusions.
Strong computer and record‑keeping skills and aptitude to learn evolving systems.
Cooperative, dependable team player.
Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record (no more than 2 violations within 3 years) and willingness to travel.
Occasional lifting/moving up to 75 pounds.
Help with customer service and order entry when necessary.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety‑sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug‑free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales, Business Development, and Distribution
Industries Wholesale
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