What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Agronomics Manager position at SiteOne Landscape Supply?
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goods for green industry professionals, we have a long history of serving those who design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses, sport fields and more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory covering irrigation, lighting, turf and landscape maintenance, hardscapes, nursery, and pest control supplies.
At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 800 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!
Position Overview
Regional Agronomic Manager
The Regional Agronomic Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating overall strategic sales and marketing plans to increase agronomic product sales and grow profit in a Sales Region, focusing their efforts on localized assortments based on the geographic area, product and service demands. The Regional Agronomic Manager is responsible for collaborating to develop and communicate product availability and supply levels, merchandising directives, pricing guidance, operational standards and growth plans to area leaders, sellers, and branch team members. The Regional Agronomics Manager will also gather insights on industry activity and market trends and share them with Area & Regional leaders to drive continuous improvement.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement the strategic sales and marketing plans to grow profit and margin in the agronomic product line. This includes, but is not limited to, leveraging local media outlets, trade shows, industry magazines, and local industry meetings.
- Work with the Agronomic Category Management Team to identify industry leading technologies to better position SiteOne in the marketplace
- Analyze stocking SKUs and levels to better determine correct products and quantities to service the market
- Partner with key supply partners to establish regional promotions utilizing our scope and leverage to affect the market, increase profitability, and create direct links between what we choose to sell and what the market uses
- Analyze pricing strategies and our alignment with the market. Leverage strategies such as Key Value Item (KVI) pricing, Good/Better/Best lineups, and Product Positioning to influence markets, gain market share, and increase profitability.
- Coordinate with the Regional Inventory Manager to ensure that inventory is in line with regional strategies
- Develop and communicate merchandising plans and agronomic product line SOPs to agronomic branches
- Reinforce company safety standards as well as influence new safety standards unique to agronomic categories in branch operations
- Perform regular Market visits to:
- Evaluate inventory, sales capability, operating standards, and provide input on staffing assessments
- Drive agronomic skill building and development of branch associates
- Assist with the development and coordination of customer training events, in conjunction with local teams
- Visit key customers alongside the market team to better understand market needs and capture valuable market opportunities
- Attend Regional/Divisional leadership meetings to deliver product line analysis and support the company strategy
- Report directly to Regional Vice President and serve as a single point of contact for agronomic product business needs and market analysis
Skills We Are Seeking
- 7 years of green industry experience and extensive knowledge of industry practices and products
- Familiarity with the agronomic business
- Previous experience managing product inventory
- General understanding of accounting fundamentals
- Working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
Perks:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Lucrative Associate Referral Program
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
- Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Product Discounts
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.
SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.
