Sales Manager - Columbus, GA/Opelika, AL

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Columbus, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Sales Managers are responsible for developing world class relationships with major home center retail partners such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s. They also increase in-store presence of ScottsMiracle-Gro brands through the assessment of local market opportunities, developing sales/marketing plans, and supervising the work of Merchandisers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 years experience in retail, merchandising, and or account management
Experience using sales forecasting tools
The ability to guide and mentor Merchandisers
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 routinely 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)

Responsibilities

Utilize strategic selling tactics by analyzing and preparing key metrics to educate our home center retail partners on business opportunities
Effectively advise customers through metric updates and business reviews
Manage and direct the work of Merchandisers including planning, scheduling and delegating work assignments along with providing ongoing feedback
Develop recruiting plans, interviewing, and make hiring decisions to build out your Merchandiser team
Coaching and developing career paths for each associate on your team
Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the portfolio of Scotts brands
Develop retail sales/marketing plans and other creative marketing tools and events
Assist retailers in the proper merchandising of Scotts’ product lines including the use of point-of- purchase materials, as appropriate, to meet account needs
Manage your budget by effectively controlling expenditures