Sales Manager - Sunset Valley, TX

ScottsMiracle-Gro•Sunset Valley, TX

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 relationships with major home center retail partners, including The Home Depot and Lowe’s, increasing 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 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–$73,100 per year; the role is also eligible for corporate bonus programs. Actual base pay may vary based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. ScottsMiracle-Gro describes its employee experience as including health and wellness programs, career development, family support, employee resource groups, and opportunities for community service. Benefits mentioned include medical, dental and vision coverage; wellness reimbursement; a 401(k) match; a company stock discount; and family-planning, adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support.

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 in weather conditions such as 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 by analyzing and preparing key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities.
Develop retail sales and marketing plans, as well as 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.
Help retailers merchandise Scotts product lines appropriately, including using point-of-purchase materials as needed 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 stores 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 in support for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
Community service and volunteer opportunities.
Corporate bonus program eligibility.
Vehicle reimbursement.