Sales Manager - Opelika/Auburn, AL at The Scotts… · Auburn

Summary: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Sales Manager to join their Field Sales team. This role involves developing relationships with major home center retail partners, increasing the in-store presence of ScottsMiracle-Gro brands, and managing a team of Merchandisers. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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) Required Skills: Sales forecasting tools, Merchandising, Account management, Recruiting, Hiring, Product knowledge, Budget management, Service oriented attitude Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents, Wellness reimbursement program, 401K match (up to 7.5%), 15% discount on company stock, Maven Family Planning, $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy, Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability, Service and volunteerism