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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 3 days ago

Sales Manager - Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Sales Manager to join their Field Sales team. This role involves developing relationships with major retail partners and increasing in-store presence by assessing market opportunities and supervising Merchandisers.

ConsumerRetailService Industry

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

Qualification

Sales forecasting toolsRetail experienceAccount managementCoachingProblem solving

Required

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)

Benefits

Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.