Sales Manager - Waco,TX

ScottsMiracle-Gro • Waco, TX

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About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned territory. The role focuses on developing 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 executing sales and marketing plans. The Sales Manager manages a budget, oversees merchandising execution, and manages and supervises a team of Merchandisers.

The position offers leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement. The role requires independent work and a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, along with field work in retail stores and exposure to weather elements.

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 lbs, and work in weather elements such as heat, cold, wind, and rain.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising or managing other employees and a budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, plan, schedule, and delegate Merchandisers’ work, providing 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, 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 appropriate use of point-of-purchase materials, to meet account needs.

Benefits

• Bonus potential and eligibility for corporate bonus programs.
• Vehicle reimbursement.
• 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.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteerism.

What This Job Offers

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