Field Sales Leader: Retail Partners & Growth

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Florida; On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Vehicle reimbursement

Health plan

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro in the United States is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a field sales team and territory. You will manage Merchandisers, develop retail sales and marketing plans, and drive in-store presence with major home-center partners, while overseeing budgets and training across Scotts brands.

The role offers leadership growth, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement, with comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Travel within assigned territory is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail, merchandising, and or account management.
• Preferred experience supervising/managing other employees and a budget.
• Strong delegation skills.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience using sales forecasting tools.
• A 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 be exposed to weather elements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the work of Merchandisers: planning, scheduling and delegating work.
• Utilize strategic selling tactics by analyzing and preparing key metrics to educate our home center retail partners on business opportunities.
• Develop retail sales/marketing plans and other creative marketing tools and events.
• Develop recruiting plans, interviewing, and make hiring decisions to build out your Merchandiser team while effectively managing your budget.
• Provide product knowledge across the portfolio of Scotts brands.
• Assist retailers in proper merchandising of Scotts product lines, including the use of point-of-purchase materials, as appropriate, to meet account needs.

Skills

Strong delegation skills

Independent work

Sales forecasting tools

Problem solving

Service oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ScottsMiracle-Gro in the United States is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a field sales team and territory. You will manage Merchandisers, develop retail sales and marketing plans, and drive in-store presence with major home-center partners, while overseeing budgets and training across Scotts brands.

The role offers leadership growth, bonus potential, and vehicle reimbursement, with comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Travel within assigned territory is expected.