Sales Manager - Garland, TX

Scotts Miracle-Gro•Garland, TX

4d•$62,100 - $73,100

About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team. 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. It also includes managing and supervising a team of Merchandisers, with leadership opportunities and incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.

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 employees and a budget.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct Merchandisers’ work, including planning, scheduling, delegating assignments, and 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.
Train employees and communicate product knowledge across the Scotts brand portfolio.
Assist retailers with merchandising Scotts product lines, including appropriate use of point-of-purchase materials, to meet account needs.
Manage assigned territory relationships with major home center retail partners and increase in-store brand presence.
Oversee merchandising execution in stores within the assigned territory.

Benefits

Bonus potential and incentive eligibility under corporate bonus programs.
Vehicle reimbursement.
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 support.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups focused on diversity and inclusion, family, education, and sustainability.
Opportunities to participate in community service and volunteerism.