In this role you will: 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 What you’ll need to be successful: 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. Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.