Field Sales Manager – Retail Growth & Leadership

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Vehicle reimbursement

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join our Field Sales team. You will manage an assigned sales territory, build relationships with major home center partners like The Home Depot and Lowe's, and drive in-store presence of Scotts brands.

You will develop sales and marketing plans, manage a budget, supervise Merchandisers, and lead recruiting efforts to build your team. This role offers leadership opportunities and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year minimum experience in retail, merchandising, and/or account management.
• Preferred experience supervising/managing other employees and a budget.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Experience using sales forecasting tools.
• 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 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).

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the work of Merchandisers including planning, scheduling and delegating work assignments along with providing ongoing feedback.
• Utilize strategic selling tactics by analyzing and preparing key metrics to educate our home center retail partners on business opportunities.
• Develop retail sales/marketing plans and other creative marketing tools and events.
• Develop recruiting plans, interviewing, and make hiring decisions to build out your Merchandiser team while effectively managing your budget.
• Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the portfolio of Scotts brands.
• Assist retailers in proper merchandising of Scott’s product lines, including the use of point-of-purchase materials, as appropriate, to meet account needs.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising experience

Account management

Supervising/management experience

Budget management

Strong delegation skills

Ability to work independently

Sales forecasting tools

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join our Field Sales team. You will manage an assigned sales territory, build relationships with major home center partners like The Home Depot and Lowe's, and drive in-store presence of Scotts brands.

You will develop sales and marketing plans, manage a budget, supervise Merchandisers, and lead recruiting efforts to build your team. This role offers leadership opportunities and bonus potential.