Sales Manager - Tallahassee, FL

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Tallahassee, FL

5h

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager for its Field Sales team to manage an assigned 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 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, as well as bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The stated starting budgeted pay range is $62,100–$73,100 per year; the role is also eligible for corporate bonus incentives. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

ScottsMiracle-Gro describes benefits and programs that include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a wellness reimbursement program; a 401(k) match of up to 7.5%; a 15% discount on company stock; and access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy. The company also highlights career development, 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 around 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.
• Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities using strategic selling tactics.
• Develop retail sales and marketing plans, along with 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 brands portfolio.
• Assist retailers with proper merchandising of Scotts product lines, including use of point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to meet 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 the territory.

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.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups.
• Community service and volunteerism opportunities.
• Corporate bonus program eligibility.
• Vehicle reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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