Sales Manager

About This Role

Managing an assigned sales territory and leading a team of merchandisers is the core of this Sales Manager role. The position involves developing relationships with major home center retail partners, increasing in-store presence of brands, and executing sales/marketing plans. It offers immediate leadership opportunities and bonus potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the work of Merchandisers including planning, scheduling and delegating work assignments along with providing ongoing feedback
• Utilize strategic selling tactics by analyzing and preparing key metrics to educate home center retail partners on business opportunities
• Develop retail sales/marketing plans and other creative marketing tools and events
• Develop recruiting plans, interviewing, and make hiring decisions to build out your Merchandiser team while effectively managing your budget
• Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the portfolio of Scotts brands
• Assist retailers in proper merchandising of Scott’s product lines, including the use of point-of-purchase materials, as appropriate, to meet account needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail, merchandising, and or account management
• Preferred experience supervising/managing other employees and a budget
• Strong delegation skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Experience using sales forecasting tools
• A problem solving and service oriented attitude
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends
• Current, valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to walk, stand, climb an 8-12 foot ladder, lift up to 45 lbs and be exposed to weather elements (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain)

Benefits

• Incentive eligible under corporate bonus programs
• Vehicle reimbursement
• Live Total Health program with medical, dental and vision coverage options for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents
• Wellness reimbursement program
• 401K match (up to 7.5%)
• 15% discount on company stock
• Career growth through exploration and experiences
• Access to Maven Family Planning
• Up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and Associate Boards
• Opportunity to participate in community service and volunteerism

About the Company

ScottsMiracle-Gro is dedicated to providing an enriching and engaging employee experience, offering programs and benefits that support employees in all aspects of their lives.