The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!

About AeroGarden:

AeroGarden isn’t just an indoor gardening system; it’s a rapidly growing, digitally native brand at the forefront of home technology and sustainable living. With primary sales channels on Amazon, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), and through Social Selling, AeroGarden combines innovation, convenience, and the joy of fresh produce into one exciting product. We believe everyone deserves the freshest food all year-round, and AeroGarden makes it accessible, fun, and easy. This is one of our most exciting emerging brands, poised for significant future growth.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate and results-driven Assistant Brand Manager (ABM) to join our dynamic marketing team. The ABM will play a crucial role in supporting the development and execution of brand strategies to drive growth, market share, and consumer loyalty. This individual will assist in managing the brand’s day-to-day operations, from market analysis and campaign execution to budget management and cross-functional project leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong analytical mindset, a creative spark, and a “can-do” attitude.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Office in Marysville, Ohio.

What You’ll Do

Brand Strategy & Planning:

• Assist the team in developing annual brand plans, including setting objectives, strategies, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Community Engagement & Social Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of our social community strategy, building vibrant online communities across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, etc.) that foster authentic conversations and deepen brand loyalty.
• Actively manage daily community interactions by responding to comments, messages, and consumer conversations in real time, always in a consistent brand voice.
• Monitor social sentiment and trending conversations to identify engagement opportunities, mitigate potential issues, and elevate insights back to the brand team.
• Track and analyze engagement, reach, sentiment, and community growth to continually optimize our approach.

Marketing Campaign Execution

• Support the development and rollout of integrated marketing campaigns across social, digital, PR, in-store, and traditional channels.
• Collaborate with agencies and internal teams to create channel-right content that resonates with brand focus audiences.

Market Analysis & Insights

• Analyze market data, including sales figures, market share, consumer research, and competitor activity, to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities
• Translate data into actionable insights to inform brand strategy and decision-making
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior leadership

Product & Innovation

• Collaborate with R&D, sales, and supply chain teams to support the product innovation pipeline, from concept development to launch execution. Assist in managing the product portfolio and lifecycle

Financial Management

• Assist in managing the brand’s marketing budget, including tracking expenditures, processing invoices, and ensuring projects are delivered on budget. Contribute to forecasting and financial planning

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as a key point of contact for the brand, collaborating effectively with Sales, Finance, Operations, R&D, and other internal departments to ensure cohesive brand strategy alignment and execution

Agency & Vendor Management

• Help manage relationships with external partners, including advertising agencies, media buyers, and research firms, to ensure they deliver high-quality work that is on-brand and on-strategy

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in brand marketing, product management, or a related field, preferably within the CPG, retail, or consumer-focused industry
• Analytical Skills: Ability to dive deep into data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations
• Creativity & Strategic Thinking: A blend of creative passion for brands and the ability to think critically and strategically about business challenges
• Project Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling presentations and articulate complex ideas clearly
• Collaboration & Teamwork: A team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across various functions and levels
• Proactive & Results-Oriented: A self-starter with a high level of initiative, a strong sense of ownership, and a commitment to achieving results

Nice To Have (But Not Required)

• MBA or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience supporting national marketing campaigns and product launches.
• Hands-on experience with digital marketing channels (social media, content marketing, SEO/SEM, email marketing).

The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $99,700.00 – $117,300.00 per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. In addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs. For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• 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 know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• 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.