Bilingual Business Development Representative

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!

At Horizon, our people ARE our priority and there are so many reasons to join our team!  Here’s a few…

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  Achieves assigned sales, gross margin and customer goals.

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• A 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 one (or more) of the following products: irrigation products, fertilizers / chemicals, landscaping equipment or lighting, outdoor living products.

• Better than average skills in leadership, organization, presenting information and time management.

• Understands information and communicates clearly through spoken and written words, asks questions as appropriate, and thinks critically to identify solutions to problems.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

• Ability to perform business math (percentages, ratios, discounts, interest, etc.); define problems; collect data; establish facts; and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong computer and record-keeping skills, and aptitude to learn ever-evolving systems, programs, handheld technology and processes.

• A cooperative, dependable team player.

• Holds a valid driver’s license, a “satisfactory” driving record (no more than 2 violations within 3 years) and is willing to travel within a designated area.

• Occasionally lifts / moves up to 75 pounds.

• Helps with customer service and order entry when necessary.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) 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.

At POOLCORP, we are committed to our employees’ success. Our comprehensive benefits program offers the flexibility of benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. Some of these benefits include medical, dental and vision care, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, and employee assistance and education reimbursement programs. These benefits can help build a foundation for the future while helping employees live a healthy lifestyle. Please note that benefits are subject to change. For more information about compensation and benefits, visit https://www.poolcorp.com/careers/compensation-benefits/

The annual compensation for this position in California is between $70,000 and $76,000 based on a full-time schedule. Additionally, this position may be eligible for relocation or cost of living adjustments. The application window for this position is expected to close after 30 days of posting, but will remain open until filled. 

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