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Region Director

Central Garden & Pet
vision insurance, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
May 14, 2025
Description Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a Region Director to be responsible for the merchandising strategy and execution through the District Managers and their teams, within the Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart stores in the assigned district. This position is focused on developing their assigned team and their business relationships with other District Managers and store management to grow the business. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Train, motivate, guide, and provide direction to the assigned team of Merchandisers Develop business relationships with other District Managers and in store management for -"Mining the Middle" in order to grow the business Conduct store audits to ensure that all corporate planograms, programs and promotions are implemented Must be able to meet, execute and provide leadership for critical time lines such as resets, display implementation, special projects, etc. Must be able to lead by example - daily in-store presence Manage expenses to budget Manage district recruiting needs with HR and District Managers Report weekly store hours, conduct, and report field surveys, etc. Review and approve "hours worked" report and payroll for hourly merchandisers within assigned district IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES BA/BS degree preferred 5+ years of related business experience Management experience, preferred General knowledge of the retail industry - knowledge of Home Depot and Lowe's required; knowledge of Walmart preferred Strong written and oral communication skills required Must be organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated Ability to analyze reports and summarize to provide to the team Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point Must be able to lift 50lbs. consistently throughout the course of the work day. Must have a valid driver's license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to travel weekly throughout territory, may require frequent overnight stays Utilize smart phone and laptop for daily communication Retail store environment - both in store and garden center Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends during Peak Season (March - June) Remote BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Free Life and Disability Insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus! Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time Employee Assistance Program Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional) Referral Program with cash bonus Access to on-demand pay Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-FW1