Sales Manager - Simi Valley, CA
About The Position
ScottsMiracle-Gro is hiring a Sales Manager for its Field Sales team. The role manages an assigned territory, building relationships with major home center retail partners such as 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 manages and supervises a team of Merchandisers. The role offers leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted pay range is $71,400 to $84,000 per year; the position is also eligible for corporate bonus programs. Actual pay may depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic 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, plan, schedule, and delegate the work of Merchandisers, and provide ongoing feedback.
- Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners on business opportunities using strategic selling tactics.
- 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 proper merchandising of Scotts product lines, including use of point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to 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 assigned stores.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
- Wellness reimbursement program.
- 401(k) match 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.
- Community service and volunteer opportunities.
- Bonus potential under corporate bonus programs.
- Vehicle reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
