Sales Manager - Daphne, AL
About The Position
ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory in Daphne, Alabama. The Sales Manager develops relationships with major home center retail partners, such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s, and works to increase the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. The role develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, oversees in-store merchandising execution, and manages and supervises a team of Merchandisers. The position offers leadership opportunities, incentive potential through corporate bonus programs, and vehicle reimbursement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of experience in retail, merchandising, and/or account management.
- Strong delegation skills.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
- Experience using sales forecasting tools.
- 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 pounds, and be exposed to weather elements such as heat, cold, wind, and rain.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising or managing other employees and a budget.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct Merchandisers’ work by planning, scheduling, and delegating assignments and providing ongoing feedback.
- Use strategic selling tactics and analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities.
- Develop retail sales and marketing plans, along with creative marketing tools and events.
- Develop recruiting plans, interview candidates, and make hiring decisions to build the Merchandiser team while managing the budget.
- Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the Scotts brand portfolio.
- Assist retailers with proper merchandising of Scotts product lines, including use of point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to meet account needs.
- Develop world-class relationships with major retail partners and increase the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands in the assigned territory.
- Oversee merchandising execution in stores in the assigned territory.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- 401(k) match of up to 7.5%.
- 15% discount on company stock.
- Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
- Community service and volunteer opportunities.
- Corporate bonus program incentive eligibility.
- Vehicle reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
