Sales Manager - Ocala, FL

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Ocala, FL

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About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to manage an assigned sales territory as part of its Field Sales team. 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, oversees store merchandising, and supervises a team of Merchandisers.

The position offers leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships, along with bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The role requires working a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays, and performing physical tasks such as walking, standing, climbing an 8–12-foot ladder, and lifting up to 45 pounds. Work may involve exposure to heat, cold, wind, and rain.

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 conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising or managing employees and a budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, schedule, and delegate the work of Merchandisers, 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, 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.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.
• Vehicle reimbursement.
• 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.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteerism.

What This Job Offers

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