District Sales Manager

Sun Gro Horticulture

District Sales Manager executing sales and marketing plans in horticulture for Sun Gro Horticulture. Responsible for achieving sales targets and managing customer relationships across the assigned territory.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for delivering sales according to approved sales and marketing plans.
Responsible for implementing/controlling approved sales/marketing programs and procedures.
Achieve new account and distribution objectives as assigned.
Canvas the market to gain insight and adjust to ever changing conditions to ensure Sun Gro is positioned properly.
Maintain CRM data by capturing all sales activities and account notes accurately and timely.
Maintain a profile of your territory to understand competitors, potential customers, distributors, and other business conditions.
Communication with your supervisor(s) about all factors or activities which affect your territory directly or indirectly and various company departments.
Participate in regional meetings to plan and analyze business activities.
Properly handles all customer requests, problems, or special situations relating to our product's performance.
Maintain Company equipment to ensure safety and professional appearance at all times.
Control territory expense budgets as assigned.
Timely submission of sales reports & expense reports as required to meet monthly deadline.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee Support and Mental Wellness
Short-term disability
401k Match
Paid vacation
Floating days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

salesmarketingCRM data managementsales reportingbudget control

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvinganalytical skillscustomer serviceterritory management

Certifications

Horticulture/Ag Certification