Sales Manager - Greenville, NC

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Greenville, NC

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 develops relationships with major home center retail partners, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s, and increases the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. The Sales Manager develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, oversees in-store merchandising, and supervises a team of Merchandisers. The role offers leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships, as well as incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted pay range is $62,100–$73,100 per year; actual base salary may vary based 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, 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 educate home center retail partners about business opportunities.
Develop retail sales and marketing plans, along with creative marketing tools and events.
Develop recruiting plans, interview candidates, make hiring decisions, and build a Merchandiser team while managing the budget.
Provide job training and communicate product knowledge across the Scotts brand portfolio.
Help retailers merchandise Scotts product lines appropriately, including using point-of-purchase materials to meet account needs.

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 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
Opportunities for community service and volunteerism.
Bonus potential through corporate bonus programs.
Vehicle reimbursement.