Sales Manager - Asheville, NC
About The Position
ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team in Asheville, North Carolina. The Sales Manager manages an assigned sales territory, builds relationships with major home center retail partners such as The Home Depot and Lowe’s, and increases the in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands. The role develops and executes sales and marketing plans, manages a budget, and oversees merchandising execution across stores in the territory. It also manages and supervises a team of Merchandisers, with leadership opportunities within the business and through customer relationships. The position offers bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The starting budgeted pay range is $62,100 to $73,100 per year, with eligibility for corporate bonus programs. Actual base pay may depend on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical 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; family-planning support through Maven; 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 work exposed to weather elements such as heat, cold, wind, and rain.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supervising or managing other employees.
- Experience managing a budget.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct Merchandisers’ work, including planning, scheduling, delegating assignments, and providing ongoing feedback.
- Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities using strategic selling tactics.
- Develop retail sales and marketing plans, as well as creative marketing tools and events.
- Develop recruiting plans, interview candidates, make hiring decisions, build the Merchandiser team, and manage the budget effectively.
- 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 account needs.
- Manage an assigned sales territory and develop relationships with major home center retail partners.
- Increase in-store presence of Scotts Miracle-Gro brands and oversee merchandising execution in assigned stores.
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.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Access to Maven Family Planning.
- Up to $30,000 for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Community service and volunteer opportunities.
- Bonus potential through corporate bonus programs.
- Vehicle reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
