Sales Manager - Shreveport, LA

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Shreveport, LA

10h

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 ScottsMiracle-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 relationships with major customers, along with bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted pay range is $62,100–$73,100 per year; the role is also incentive-eligible under corporate bonus programs. Actual base pay may depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.

ScottsMiracle-Gro highlights employee programs and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a wellness reimbursement program; a 401(k) match of up to 7.5%; a 15% company-stock discount; career-development opportunities; access to Maven Family Planning; and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy. Employees may also participate in Employee Resource Groups and community service activities.

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 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, as well as 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 using point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to meet account needs.

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 to accommodate adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Bonus potential through corporate bonus programs.
• Vehicle reimbursement.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups and opportunities for community service and volunteerism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED