Sales Manager - Houston, TX

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Houston, TX

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory. The role focuses on building strong relationships with major home center retail partners, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s, and increasing the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. The Sales Manager develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, oversees merchandising execution, and supervises a team of Merchandisers. The position offers leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships, along with incentive potential and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted salary range is $62,100 to $73,100 per year; the role is also eligible for corporate bonus programs. Actual base pay may depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. ScottsMiracle-Gro describes its employee offerings as including health coverage options, wellness reimbursement, a 401(k) match, a company stock discount, career development opportunities, family-planning support, employee resource groups, and community service opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in retail, merchandising, and/or account management.
Strong delegation skills.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Experience using sales forecasting tools.
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 walk, stand, climb an 8–12-foot ladder, lift up to 45 pounds, and work in weather elements such as heat, cold, wind, and rain.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising or managing other employees and a budget.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct Merchandisers’ work, including planning, scheduling, delegating assignments, and providing ongoing feedback.
Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities using strategic selling tactics.
Develop retail sales and marketing plans, along with creative marketing tools and events.
Develop recruiting plans, interview candidates, and make hiring decisions to build the Merchandiser team while managing the budget.
Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the Scotts brand portfolio.
Assist retailers with proper merchandising of Scotts product lines, including use of point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to meet account needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for the employee and eligible family members.
Wellness reimbursement program.
401(k) match of up to 7.5%.
15% discount on company stock.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support.
Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
Community service and volunteer opportunities.
Incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.
Vehicle reimbursement.