Sales Manager - Buffalo, NY
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Buffalo, NY, United States
Position Overview
Sales Manager – Field Sales team at Scotts Miracle‑Grove.
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 while providing ongoing feedback.
Develop recruiting plans, interview, and make hiring decisions to build out your Merchandiser team.
Coach and develop 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.
Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in retail, merchandising, or account management.
Experience using sales forecasting tools.
Ability to guide and mentor Merchandisers.
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.
Compensation & Benefits Starting budgeted pay range: $68,700.00 – $80,800.00 per year. Position is incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state‑required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.
Benefits include:
Live Total Health program with medical, dental, vision, wellness reimbursement and 401(k) match up to 7.5%.
Employee Resource Groups and community service opportunities.
Family planning support and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
EEO Statement 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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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 while providing ongoing feedback.
Develop recruiting plans, interview, and make hiring decisions to build out your Merchandiser team.
Coach and develop 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.
Qualifications & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in retail, merchandising, or account management.
Experience using sales forecasting tools.
Ability to guide and mentor Merchandisers.
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.
Compensation & Benefits Starting budgeted pay range: $68,700.00 – $80,800.00 per year. Position is incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state‑required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.
Benefits include:
Live Total Health program with medical, dental, vision, wellness reimbursement and 401(k) match up to 7.5%.
Employee Resource Groups and community service opportunities.
Family planning support and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
EEO Statement 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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