Sales Manager - Phoenix, AZ

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Phoenix, AZ

12h

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory in Phoenix, Arizona. The role focuses on developing 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 customer relationships, as well as 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 pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. ScottsMiracle-Gro highlights medical, dental and vision coverage, a wellness reimbursement program, a 401(k) match of up to 7.5%, a 15% discount on company stock, career development, family-planning support, adoption, fertility and surrogacy assistance, employee resource groups, and community service opportunities.

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 by analyzing and preparing 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, 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 point-of-purchase materials, to meet account needs.
Develop relationships with major home center retail partners and increase the in-store presence of ScottsMiracle-Gro brands.
Oversee merchandising execution in the assigned territory.