Job Description
Job Description
Sales and Distribution Center Manager
Location: Picayune, Mississippi
Join the Explore Industries Team!
At Explore Industries, we take pride in a workplace culture built on respect, integrity, and innovation. As a global leader in fiberglass swimming pool design and manufacturing, we’re passionate about delivering products and services that set the industry standard for excellence and reliability.
Our commitment extends beyond our customers to our people. We foster an environment where every employee is empowered to contribute unique ideas, develop new skills, and grow into leaders who inspire others. At Explore Industries, we don’t just build pools, we build careers, drive innovation, and develop tomorrow’s leaders.
About the Role
As the Sales and Distribution Center Manager (internally known as ExploreBase Manager), you will serve as a hands-on leader responsible for the strategic direction and daily success of the Picayune, Mississippi ExploreBase. You will oversee all functional departments—including sales, customer service, accounts receivable, and operations/logistics—while ensuring strong operational and financial performance, achievement of profit margins and revenue goals, and active participation in hands-on operational tasks. This includes operating equipment such as telehandlers to support safe loading and unloading of fiberglass swimming pools and related equipment.
The ideal candidate is passionate about business strategy, delivering results, building strong relationships with customers and colleagues, and directly contributing to the operational efficiency of the distribution center.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute plans to achieve or exceed sales and revenue targets
- Manage channel partners for business development in alignment with guidance from the CSO and National Product Manager
- Lead, train, and motivate sales, customer service, and logistics teams to meet targets and ensure timely communication with dealers
- Actively participate in operations, including operating telehandlers to load/unload pools using safe lifting practices with slings and cross beams
- Oversee inventory management, security, and monthly physical counts in collaboration with the Operations Department
- Maintain and grow key customer relationships while identifying strategic opportunities
- Manage the annual sales and cost budgets
- Ensure full compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations
- Prepare and deliver timely sales and operational reports to senior management
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience:
- 5+ years of sales experience (swimming pool industry experience preferred, including pool products, construction, distribution, or manufacturing)
- Proven experience operating telehandlers or similar heavy equipment, with knowledge of safety protocols and rigging
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Marketing, or related field)
Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong sales, management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration abilities
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Physically capable of operating equipment and working in varied outdoor/indoor conditions
Compensation
- Base Salary Range: $82,000 – $95,000 annually
- Actual compensation will be based on experience, job-related skills, and applicable geographic location.
Benefits & Additional Compensation
Eligible employees may receive access to the following benefits and programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Optional life and disability insurance
- Other incentive or compensation programs may be available depending on the position
Ready to Dive In?
Are you excited to join a team where your contributions truly make a difference? Explore the possibilities with Explore Industries and help us deliver happiness while creating lifetime memories for families and friends.
Learn more about us at exploreindustries.com.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.