Sales Manager

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. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

We are currently recruiting a Sales Manager to join our Field Sales Team for our Atlantic Territory.

Job Description

Major Home Centre Business Development – 40%

• Drives in-store sales in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing teams’ goals.
• Vendor Managed Inventory: Fully manages the inventory and ordering process at various big box retailers.
• Develops key customer relationships and uses fact-based selling and marketing techniques to influence the assignment of incremental display space for Scotts brands at major home center retail partners.
• Ensures 100% compliance with promotional displays at major home center retail partners.
• Builds effective relationships internally (within Scotts) and externally (with customers’ associates and consumers).
• Effectively presents sales opportunities and executes sales plans with customers’ Seasonal Managers, Department Managers and Store Managers at major home center retail partners.
• Uses marketing tactics and product knowledge to create sales strategies to take advantage of localized market conditions and related opportunities.
• Mines the middle with District Managers, Regional Managers and other middle management key decision makers as defined by Manager at major home center retail partners. 
• Provides semi-annual business line reviews to various big box retailers
• Provides product knowledge and education to customers and consumers including offering retailer PK workshops for both staff and consumers.

Regional Business Development - 20%

• Drives sales growth by developing and implementing annual account programs, promotional plans, and merchandising agreements.
• Secures product distribution and provides retailers with guidance on advertising, promotions, merchandising (including POP materials), and co-op fund usage.
• Manages sales logistics through accurate SKU-level forecasting and securing product orders to meet demand, while resolving service issues.

Administration – 10%

• Completes all administrative paperwork within required deadlines, M&C payroll, applicant tracking, training, surveys, expense reports, etc.. 
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures and practices including Health & Safety.

     Team Leadership – 30%

• Communicates Company’s Mission & Vision Statements, Strategies, etc. and models cultural attributes
• Recruits, interviews and manages direct reports
• Trains and develops direct reports plus supports learning/education programs to further develop direct reports)
• Coaches and counsels direct reports
• Contributes to the update and development of job descriptions, role profiles and performance measurement tools for direct reports as required
• Conducts team meetings as required
• Manages a budget to support territory needs and approves travel and business expenses of direct reports
• Uses every reasonable precaution to protect a worker’s health and safety; informs workers of job hazards; trains them to do their jobs safely; ensures that workers work safely and uses equipment and protective devices properly where required; reports all incidents to the Joint Health & Safety Committee and Sales Management in a timely fashion
• Terminates employment of direct reports where necessary
• Partners and communicates with Regional Sales Manager, Human Resources on issues as appropriate

Job Specifications (Minimum Requirements)

Skill Factors (education, experience, communication, technical, etc.)

• Post-secondary Education OR equivalent field sales experience
• Two-years territory field sales and merchandising experience
• One year supervisory experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interaction with customers and prospective business
• Ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Excellent sales presentation skills and ability to speak in front of large groups

Effort Factors (physical and mental demands)

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 54 kg (60 lbs.)
• Ability to occasionally climb an 2-4 metres (8-12 ft.) ladder and reach overhead
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems to determine resolution
• Strong organizational and follow up skills
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Effective time management – ability to manage self, time and priorities

Working Conditions

• Works the standard schedule of 37.5 hours per week; however, job requirements will include additional and/or extended work time as the business dictates especially during Season. Especially during the spring and summer months.
• Effective handling of stress/pressure when completing large workload within a compressed time frame
• Evening and weekend work is necessary
• Regular travel throughout territory including ability to travel overnight by automobile or airline
• Works in “big box” retail stores with natural and artificial light exposure; forklifts and/or similar machinery is present
• Exposed to changes in temperature and humidity including indoor/outdoor working conditions
• Must have appropriate space designated for Home Office

Other

• Valid drivers license for designated territory(ies)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones)

• Includes a company vehicle, cell phone, and computer
• Offer extremely competitive benefits including Health, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes employee resource groups: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network, GroPride Network, Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), and Scotts Young Professionals.

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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. Scotts Miracle-Gro has helped to grow the nearly $7 billion global consumer lawn and garden market through product innovation, industry-leading advertising efforts and its trusted brands.
The brands and products within our portfolio include: Scotts, Miracle-Gro, TomCat, Ortho, RoundUp, Bonnie Plants, Osmocote, Earthgro and Fafard.
Scotts is an EEO Employer.
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