Sales Manager - Lakewood, CA

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Lakewood, CA

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About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory in Lakewood, California. The role focuses on building strong relationships with major home center retail partners, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s, increasing the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands, and overseeing merchandising execution. The Sales Manager develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, and leads a team of Merchandisers.

The role offers leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships, as well as bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The position is eligible for the company’s corporate bonus programs. The stated starting budgeted pay range is $71,400 to $84,000 per year; actual pay depends 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% company-stock discount; career development opportunities; Maven Family Planning; and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy. Employees may also participate in 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 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, plan, schedule, and delegate the work of Merchandisers, providing ongoing feedback.
• Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities and apply 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 brand portfolio.
• Assist retailers with proper merchandising of Scotts product lines, including use of point-of-purchase materials, to meet account needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• Maven Family Planning access and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee resource groups and community service opportunities.
• Bonus potential through corporate bonus programs.
• Vehicle reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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