Sales Manager - Charleston, SC
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.
Sales Manager – Field Sales We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Field Sales team. 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.
In this role you will:
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, interview, 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
What you’ll need:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year 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)
Compensation & Benefits The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $59,700.00 - $70,200.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.
Live Total Health program with medical, dental, vision and wellness reimbursement options, 401(k) match up to 7.5%, 15% discount on company stock
Extensive career growth opportunities and development programs
Family‑friendly benefits including adoption support, fertility and surrogacy assistance, and the Maven Family Planning program
Participation in Employee Resource Groups for diversity and inclusion, and volunteerism initiatives
Community service opportunities and support for local outreach
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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Sales Manager – Field Sales We are looking for a Sales Manager to join our Field Sales team. 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.
In this role you will:
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, interview, 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
What you’ll need:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year 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)
Compensation & Benefits The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $59,700.00 - $70,200.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.
Live Total Health program with medical, dental, vision and wellness reimbursement options, 401(k) match up to 7.5%, 15% discount on company stock
Extensive career growth opportunities and development programs
Family‑friendly benefits including adoption support, fertility and surrogacy assistance, and the Maven Family Planning program
Participation in Employee Resource Groups for diversity and inclusion, and volunteerism initiatives
Community service opportunities and support for local outreach
Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug‑free workplace.
EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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