Sales Manager - San Diego, CA

Scotts Miracle-Gro•San Diego, CA

1d•$71,400 - $84,000

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team. The Sales Manager manages an assigned territory, builds relationships with major home center retail partners such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s, and increases the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. The role develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, oversees in-store merchandising, and leads a team of Merchandisers. It offers leadership opportunities, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement.

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 be exposed to 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 and analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities.
Develop retail sales and marketing plans and creative marketing tools and events.
Develop recruiting plans, interview candidates, make hiring decisions, build the Merchandiser team, and manage the budget.
Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the Scotts brand portfolio.
Help retailers merchandise Scotts product lines properly, including using point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to meet account needs.
Manage the assigned sales territory and develop relationships with major home center retail partners.
Oversee merchandising execution and increase the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands in the assigned territory.

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.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteerism.
Bonus potential through corporate bonus programs.
Vehicle reimbursement.