VP & General Manager

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY:

Horizon Spa & Pool Parts, Inc. is a pool and spa parts distributor catering to the repair parts and equipment needs of service, repair, construction, and retail companies nationwide since 1992. We maintain warehouses in Tucson and Memphis and our professional staff conducts the majority of our business over the phone, e-mail, or the Internet.

Job Overview:

The Vice President & General Manager of Horizon will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational execution, and overall performance of the Horizon business unit. This executive will be charged with driving growth, optimizing operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring financial success while aligning Horizon’s vision with the broader strategic objectives of Leslie’s, Inc.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute long-term strategies to drive revenue growth, market share, and profitability.
• Serve as the face of Horizon within the industry and across the Leslie’s leadership team.
• Identify opportunities for expansion, product line enhancements, and market diversification.
• Align Horizon’s initiatives with Leslie’s corporate systems, goals, and transformation programs.
• Oversee end-to-end operations including sales, distribution, procurement, logistics, and customer service across Horizon’s branch network.
• Manage P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation with a strong focus on margin improvement and cost control.
• Lead supply chain and inventory initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce working capital.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing executive and field leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion inclusion and development across all levels of the organization.
• Drive commercial excellence, including sales force effectiveness, pricing strategy, and key account development.
• Strengthen customer relationships by delivering industry-leading service and customized solutions.
• Monitor market trends, customer feedback, and competitive landscape to adjust strategies proactively.
• Leverage digital tools and data analytics to enhance decision-making and customer experience.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in distribution, B2B wholesale, or related industries.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership, strategic execution, and organizational leadership.
• Strong understanding of operational disciplines including supply chain, sales, and branch operations.
• Ability to lead through influence and collaboration in a matrixed corporate structure.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Visionary, entrepreneurial mindset with strong business acumen
• Hands-on and data-driven, with a focus on results and accountability
• Collaborative leader who inspires and empowers teams
• Customer-obsessed and quality-focused
• Comfortable managing complexity in a fast-paced, evolving industry

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.