Sales Manager - Silver Spring, MD

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a Sales Manager to join their Field Sales team. This role involves developing relationships with major retail partners, increasing brand presence, and managing a team of Merchandisers to achieve sales goals. 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 Skills 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) 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 Company Overview At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to GroMoreGood™ everywhere. It was founded in 1868, and is headquartered in Marysville, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is