Sales Manager - San Diego, CA

ScottsMiracle-Gro • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Sales Manager to join its Field Sales team and manage an assigned sales territory. The role focuses on building strong 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 within the business and through relationships with major customers. It also includes bonus potential and vehicle reimbursement. The role requires a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays, as well as the ability to travel around the assigned territory using reliable transportation.

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, and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to 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, plan, schedule, and delegate Merchandisers’ work; provide 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, along with 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 merchandising Scotts product lines, including appropriate use of point-of-purchase materials, to meet account needs.

Benefits

• Incentive eligibility under 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 support.
• 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