U.S. General Manager - Landscape Irrigation

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Corinth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a General Manager (U.S.) to direct and grow its North American irrigation business across landscape, municipal and turf segments. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution to drive revenue growth and expand market penetration.

You will mentor a sales and operations team, close high-value enterprise deals, negotiate with partners, and report to global leadership on performance, forecasts, and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• Experience selling into landscape/municipal markets.
• Leadership in smart water management or IoT irrigation systems.
• Proven track record scaling regional business units or distributors.
• Strong ability to close enterprise deals and manage partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Integrate operation, inventory, support, and field service to ensure post-sale execution and client retention.
• Lead U.S. sales strategy by mentoring account executives and technical sales teams; close high-value deals and negotiate with partners.
• Expand footprint in commercial irrigation, municipal, and industrial IoT water management through direct sales and channel partnerships.
• Drive commercial growth and operational performance in the U.S. with clear 6- and 12-month milestones aligned to global goals.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

Account management

Team mentoring

Enterprise sales

Tools

CRM systems

IoT platforms

Job description

Position Overview: U.S. General Manager - Landscape Irrigation

Location: Dallas, TX

OVERVIEW

Established International Company is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented General Manager (U.S.) to direct and expand its North American irrigation business operations in the landscape, municipality and turf segments.

This role requires a commercially driven leader capable of balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution—driving revenue growth, expanding market penetration across commercial irrigation and smart water management markets, optimizing distribution channels, and mentoring a high-performing sales and operations team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

• Operations & Organizational Integration: Integrate company’s operation, inventory management, customer support, and field service delivery to ensure seamless post-sale execution and client retention.
• Commercial Execution: Lead the U.S. sales strategy by mentoring account executives and technical sales teams while actively participating in high-value enterprise deal closures and key partner negotiations.
• Market Expansion: Expand Company’s footprint within commercial irrigation, municipal, and industrial IoT water management sectors through direct sales, distribution partnerships, and system integrators.
• P&L & Strategic Leadership: Drive overall commercial growth and operational performance across the United States. Establish clear 6- and 12-month operational and revenue milestones aligned with global organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Industry Experience: Solid experience having worked with and sold into landscape / municipal markets.
• Industry Expertise: Demonstrated leadership experience within smart water management, commercial irrigation control systems, or industrial IoT / automation technologies.
• Commercial Track Record: Proven success scaling a regional business unit or mid-market technology distributor, managing annual revenues, and expanding dealer/distribution networks.
• Leadership Style: Player-coach mentality—able to develop strategic sales frameworks while rolling up sleeves to close enterprise accounts and resolve operational hurdles.
• Global Alignment & Reporting: Serve as the direct liaison to global executive leadership, establishing consistent reporting cadence, governance, and transparent communication regarding U.S. performance, forecasts, and capital allocation.