Sales Manager - Conyers, GA

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Conyers, GA

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager for its Field Sales team. The role manages an assigned sales territory, develops relationships with major home center retail partners such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s, and increases the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. The Sales Manager develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, oversees in-store merchandising execution, and supervises a team of Merchandisers. The role offers leadership opportunities, bonus potential, 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 work 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.
Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities, using strategic selling tactics.
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.
Manage assigned sales territory and relationships with major home center retail partners.
Oversee in-store merchandising execution and increase the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands.

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.
Incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.
Vehicle reimbursement.