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Division Director Job in Grove City, Ohio US

Division Director

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY - Grove City, OH

Posted: 1/3/2025 - Expires: 4/3/2025

Job ID: 283597207

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Job Description

Description

Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer-recognized brands, is searching for a Division Director to be responsible for the merchandising strategy and execution through the CRSST Region Directors and their respective teams, within the Lowe's, Home Depot, and Walmart stores in the assigned division. This position is focused on leading their assigned team and their business relationships with the CRSST Regions + Districts and Lowe's + Home Depot Region, District, and Store Management across their assigned CRSST Division to grow Central's Garden business.
This position reports to the Vice President Central Retail Sales and Service

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

Train, motivate, guide, and provide direction to Region Directors and Division Managers within an assigned area
Work with VP - CRSST to plan and direct the organization's operational policies, objectives, and initiatives
Implement operational policies to meet the needs of the business, produce on-time and sustainable results, and minimize risk
Monitor operational and productivity metrics for achievement of organizational objectives
Establish, maintain, and leverage relationships across multiple internal and external job functions
Identifying problems with staff performance and addressing them
Must be able to lead by example through extensive regional travel and market assistance
Provide guidance to Region Directors and Regional Sales Coordinators on enhancing and improving CENTRAL relationships with HD RMMs, Lowes RFMs, and Regional Inventory Managers

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

BA/BS degree preferred
5+ years of related business experience
Management experience, preferred
General knowledge of the retail industry - knowledge of Home Depot and Lowe's required; knowledge of Walmart preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills required
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Ability to analyze reports and summarize to provide to the team
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of the workday.
Must have a valid driver's license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of current personal car insurance
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to travel weekly throughout territory may require frequent overnight stays
Utilize smartphone and laptop for daily communication
Retail store environment - both in-store and garden center
Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends during Peak Season (March - June)
Remote

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Free Life and Disability Insurance
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
Referral Program with cash bonus
Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2023 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.


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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
82176767
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5