Sales Manager - Daphne, AL

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Daphne, AL

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory in the Daphne, Alabama area. 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 Scotts Miracle-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, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement. The role requires a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends, and involves field work that may include walking, standing, climbing ladders, lifting, and exposure to weather.

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, and lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to work while 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 inform home center retail partners about business opportunities.
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 sales territory relationships with major home center retail partners and increase the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands.
Oversee merchandising execution in stores within the assigned territory.

Benefits

Incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.
Vehicle reimbursement.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee 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 needs.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
Opportunities for community service and volunteerism.