Sales Manager - Lakeland, FL

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Lakeland, FL

3d • $62,100 - $73,100

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory in the Lakeland, Florida area. The role focuses on developing 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, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement.

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 while exposed to weather elements 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.
• Analyze and prepare key metrics to educate home center retail partners about business opportunities using strategic selling tactics.
• 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 brand portfolio.
• Assist retailers with properly merchandising Scotts product lines, including using point-of-purchase materials as appropriate to meet account needs.

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.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
• 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