Director, Investor Relations

Company: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Location: Marysville
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Director, Investor Relations in Marysville, OH at ScottsMiracle-Gro 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. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today's gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders. --- We are looking for an experienced Investor Relations Director for our industry-leading and rapidly growing business who is equipped to rapidly evolve as our primary liaison with the investment community. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with the financial planning and analysis, external reporting and corporate communications teams while frequently interacting closely with our executive leadership team to prepare the quarterly reporting and other investor requirements. This candidate will be reporting directly to the Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs and will be responsible for designing and implementing our investor relations. - The successful candidate must gain a deep understanding of the business and its drivers, then determine how to effectively communicate the Company's results and strategy to the broader investor community. This position will be based at The Scotts Miracle-Gro world headquarters in Marysville, a suburb of Columbus, OH. Not familiar with Columbus? Visitcolumbusregion.com/columbus-2020/ What you'll do in this role: Develop and maintain a clear and comprehensive Investor Relations strategy to communicate financial performance, key business levers and company strategy & outlook Establish and build relationships with buy-side investors and sell-side analysts while a key point of contact for incoming investor inquiries Work cross-functionally to execute the quarterly earnings process, including press release, conference call script, and Q&A preparation Prepare Executive Team and other Leadership members for investor meetings, conferences and other external communications, including creation of presentation materials Maintain an IR strategic calendar, database of external communications and stakeholders, analyst consensus model, and IR website Understand and ensure SEC and other regulatory compliance as it relates to disclosures and preparation of the Company's SEC filings Some travel required - depending on the state of the Covid pandemic. What you'll need to be successful: Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Journalism, and/or Communications. MBA preferred. 10+ years of experience in investor relations, sell-side equity research or related positions, with at least 3+ years of direct IR work Strong analytical skills to identify key drivers of the ScottsMiracle-Gro business, maintain IR financial model, and evaluate valuation methodologies and financial techniques used by investors and analysts Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication Ability to build and grow relationships with internal business leaders, research analysts and investors Understanding SEC requirements and ability to navigate any regulatory or disclosure issues (Reg FD, etc.) A passionate self-starter who is motivated by a fast-moving culture and strives to bring new and creative approaches to the role every day A team-first attitude, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to advance the business forward. A curious and a solution-oriented mindset with an ability to think and work independently An authoritative and well-spoken communicator who can build credibility with Investors and other external stakeholders, as well as executive leaderships A strong writer who can either develop scripts for conference calls and investor events and/or work collaboratively with others in the organization to achieve that goal. What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones): Offer extremely competitive benefits including Health, Dental and Vision coverage. 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount). 13 paid holidays and a generous vacation policy. Onsite wellness center which includes: 24,000 sq. ft. fitness center, Walgreens pharmacy and Doctor's office. - Nutrition reimbursement program (up to $200 per associate and per spouse) Beautiful campus and corporate offices designed like a log cabin offering free coffee, chef run cafe and the best crushed ice! - 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), TREE (Together Respecting, Empowering, and Encouraging Families) and Scotts Young Professionals. Our commitment to LiveTotal Health puts the wellness and safety of our associates and their families as the top priority. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring associate safety has been a primary focus for all of us at Scotts. With the continuing pandemic, we remain committed to doing everything we can to keep our associates healthy and safe. As such, we are requiring certain associates to get a COVID vaccine*. This safety measure will help protect our associates, our families and our communities. We recognize a medical or personal circumstance may prevent you from meeting this requirement and we have a process to address those concerns. Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations. *Except where prohibited by state or local law If you're interested in career opportunities, but not ready to apply, join our Talent Network to stay connected to us and receive updates on the latest job opportunities and company news.

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