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The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 3 hours ago

Sales Representative, Internal Business Development

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is seeking a proactive and strategic Sales Representative to drive new business opportunities at their Temecula, California facility. The role focuses on maximizing asset utilization by generating new revenue streams and identifying cost-saving opportunities through internal collaboration and external outreach.

ConsumerRetailService Industry

Responsibilities

Business Development: Actively search for and evaluate potential new business opportunities that can be produced at the Temecula facility, focusing on injection molding, thermoforming, and small sub-assembly projects
External Outreach: Develop and maintain relationships with existing retail partners, adjacent companies, and potential new customers to secure external contract manufacturing business that fits our asset profile
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Research and Development, Engineering, Brand, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to identify components currently produced externally that could be brought in-house to reduce costs and improve supply chain efficiency
Project Management: Lead the sales cycle from initial contact to project hand-off, including feasibility assessments, quoting, and technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders
Market Analysis: Stay informed on market trends and industry needs related to injection molding and related manufacturing technologies to proactively identify new opportunities
Performance Reporting: Track and report on key metrics, including asset utilization, new revenue and margin generated, and cost savings achieved

Qualification

Injection MoldingBusiness DevelopmentManufacturing ProcessesSales KnowledgeMarket AnalysisProactive AttitudeCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or engineering-related field preferred, but relevant job experience will be considered
5+ years of experience in sales, business development, or a related role within the manufacturing sector
Understanding of injection molding or plastics manufacturing
Understanding of retailer partnerships and marketing mechanisms to identify strategic opportunities to generate new revenue sources
Understanding of manufacturing process capabilities, specifically injection molding, thermoforming, and assembly operations
Proven ability to identify and analyze new business opportunities and align them with existing operational capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical audiences
A self-motivated individual with a hunter mentality who can work independently to generate leads and close business
This role is based in the Temecula, CA area and will require a strong presence at the manufacturing facility

Benefits

Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

Company

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

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At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to GroMoreGood™ everywhere.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.5M
2022-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $21.5M
1992-01-31IPO

Leadership Team

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Nate Baxter
Chief Operating Officer
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Thomas Crabtree
Chief Operating Officer, Hawthorne Gardening Company Division
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