Sales Manager - Charleston, SC

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.

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 Scotts Miracle-Gro brands through the assessment of local market opportunities, developing sales/marketing plans, and supervising the work of Merchandisers.

• 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

• 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)

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.

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