Sales Manager - Asheville, NC

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Asheville, NC

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory in the Asheville, North Carolina area. The role focuses on developing 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, and oversees merchandising execution across territory stores. The position also includes managing and supervising a team of Merchandisers, with opportunities for leadership within the business and through relationships with major customers. The role offers bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted pay range is $62,100–$73,100 per year. The role is incentive-eligible under corporate bonus programs. Actual base salary may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

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.
Use strategic selling tactics, analyze and prepare key metrics, and educate home center retail partners about business opportunities.
Develop retail sales and marketing plans, 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 merchandising Scotts product lines, including the use of point-of-purchase materials, to meet account needs.
Manage an assigned sales territory and develop relationships with major home center retail partners.
Increase the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands and oversee merchandising execution in territory stores.

Benefits

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