Sales Manager - Concord, NH

About the role

Join our Field Sales team as a Sales Manager. This role involves developing strong relationships with major home center retail partners like The Home Depot and Lowe’s, increasing in-store presence of ScottsMiracle-Gro brands, and managing a team of Merchandisers.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strategic selling tactics to educate 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 tasks
• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Routine walking, standing, climbing an 8-12 foot ladder, lifting up to 45 lbs, and exposure to weather elements (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain)

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
• Routine walking, standing, climbing an 8-12 foot ladder, lifting up to 45 lbs, and exposure to weather elements (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain)

Skills

• Strategic selling tactics
• Customer advising
• Team management
• Product knowledge
• Merchandising
• Marketing plan development
• Merchandise presentation

Benefits

• Live Total Health program offering medical, dental, vision, wellness reimbursement, 401K match, and discounts on company stock
• Opportunities for career growth and exploration
• Family-friendly benefits including access to Maven Family Planning and adoption/fertility/surrogacy assistance
• Employee resource groups focused on diversity, inclusion, family, education, and sustainability
• Volunteer opportunities and community service

Pay

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.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends.