Sales Manager - League City, TX

ScottsMiracle-Gro•League City, TX

21h

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 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 customer relationships, as well as bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted pay range is $62,100–$73,100 per year. The role is also incentive-eligible under corporate bonus programs. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The company describes benefits and employee 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; career development opportunities; access to Maven Family Planning; and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy. Employees may also participate in Employee Resource Groups and community service activities.

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 be 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, and delegating assignments, and provide ongoing feedback.
Analyze and prepare key metrics and use strategic selling tactics 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, 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 assigned stores.

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.
Corporate bonus program incentive eligibility.
Vehicle reimbursement.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups.
Community service and volunteer opportunities.