Sales Manager - Charlotte, NC

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Charlotte, NC

17h

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory. 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 in-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 starting budgeted pay range is $62,100 to $73,100 per year, with eligibility for corporate incentive bonus programs. Actual base salary may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. ScottsMiracle-Gro describes its employee programs as supporting employees’ health, development, family needs, inclusion, and community involvement. Benefits and programs mentioned include medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness reimbursement; a 401(k) match; a company stock discount; family planning assistance; adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support; employee resource groups; and volunteer 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- to 12-foot ladder, and lift up to 45 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors and be exposed to weather elements, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising or managing 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, 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 meet account needs.
Develop relationships with major home center retail partners, increase in-store brand presence, and oversee merchandising execution in the assigned 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 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy needs.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee resource groups.
Community service and volunteer opportunities.
Corporate bonus program eligibility.
Vehicle reimbursement.