District Market Manager - Atlanta, GA

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a District Market Manager to join its sales team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role is responsible for maximizing profitable sales growth across accounts in an assigned geography through execution of sales and marketing plans and leadership of people. The District Market Manager also identifies and communicates local insights through appropriate sales and marketing channels. The position collaborates with regional resources to develop and execute a district sales plan, identifies opportunities to grow sales and margins, and builds relationships with key decision makers and business partners. It leads talent management, oversees assigned people and financial resources, ensures compliance and safety, and promotes the use of technical tools to improve productivity and administrative efficiency. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

3–5 years of sales or account management experience.
Previous supervisory or management experience.
Experience establishing effective working relationships with key decision makers.
Strong computer skills, including use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google tools.
Willingness to submit to the company background check policy, including a Motor Vehicle Record check, drug test, and background check.
Current valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Availability for occasional overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maximize growth opportunities within the assigned geographical territory.
Collaborate with regional resources to develop and execute a district-level sales plan to achieve assigned goals.
Prospect and identify sales and margin growth opportunities.
Establish effective relationships with key decision makers and business partners, including regions, customers, consumers, and local opinion setters.
Identify and communicate local insights and competitive activity to influence marketing plans, tactics, and regional product development.
Champion assigned geographical marketing plans.
Lead talent management initiatives, including managing performance and coaching and developing others.
Build effective teams by attracting, retaining, and developing talent to meet market needs and align with the sales growth plan.
Manage assigned people and financial resources effectively.
Meet administrative and compliance requirements.
Drive utilization of technical tools to increase productivity and maximize administrative efficiencies.
Ensure a safe work environment for all associates.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage.
Fitness club reimbursement of $350.
Nutrition reimbursement program of up to $200 per associate and per spouse.
401(k) match of up to 7.5%, available from the first day of hire.
Discounted company stock purchasing program, with a 15% discount.
Incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.
Employee resource groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
12 paid holidays and a generous vacation policy.
Live Total Health program with medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members, wellness reimbursement, 401(k) match, and discounted company stock.
Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteerism.