Central Garden & Pet

Oversee global corporate insurance, manage risk assessment and mitigation, serve as President of the captive insurance company, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders. | 10+ years in risk management or insurance, leadership experience, and relevant certifications such as CPCU, ARM, or CRM. | Description Central Garden & Pet is looking for a Director of Risk Management in our Walnut Creek, CA office. This position is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the company’s global corporate insurance program. This role manages complex insurance portfolios, leads enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and serves as President of the company’s wholly owned captive insurance company. The Director partners closely with cross-functional leaders and business units to safeguard the company’s $3.2B in annual revenue and 6,000+ employees worldwide, ensuring protection of assets, operational resilience, and long-term business continuity. Key Responsibilities • Lead the global Corporate Insurance, including risk assessment, insurance placement, policy administration, and claims management. • Direct the preparation and review of insurance renewals, policy terms, coverage limits, retention levels, and premiums. • Oversee management of Workers’ Compensation, General Liability, Auto Liability, Property, and miscellaneous lines claims teams; collaborate with legal to drive timely resolutions. • Manage relationships with Third Party Administrators (TPAs), including contract negotiation, adjuster oversight across 30+ states, and monitoring aggregate claim performance. • Provide insurance-related diligence and integration support for mergers and acquisitions, including pre-close evaluation and post-close program integration. • Partner with Safety leadership to reduce OSHA recordables, lower TRIR, and decrease Workers’ Compensation claim costs. • Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to strengthen efficiency and data-driven decision making. • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, Health & Safety, and business unit leaders to develop policies, playbooks, and risk management best practices. • Review and draft insurance provisions in commercial contracts, leases, and supply agreements; establish and maintain insurance negotiation guidelines and contract playbooks. • Develop and manage the annual risk management and insurance budget. Allocate costs across business units with transparency, communicate assumptions and results to leadership, and ensure alignment with strategic and operational priorities. • Develop and execute the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including risk identification, mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring. • Serve as President of the company’s Hawaii-domiciled captive insurance company, overseeing coverage, premium, accounting, claims, actuarial processes, and service provider relationships. • Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on all risk-related issues globally. • Stay current with industry trends and maintain strong relationships with insurers, brokers, and service providers. • Prepare and present insurance and risk management reports to senior leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors as needed. Qualifications • Demonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, captive insurance management, and global insurance programs. • Strong financial acumen, including experience negotiating coverage, premiums, and claims settlements. • Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive safety, compliance, and cost containment. • Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES • Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day execution. • Strong collaborator who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams. • Results-oriented leader who drives accountability and continuous improvement. • Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence external stakeholders and secure favorable outcomes. Minimum Experience & Education • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field required • 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management, insurance, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Professional certifications such as CPCU, ARM, or CRM strongly preferred. WORKING CONDITIONS • Hybrid: 3-5 days/week in office. POSITION INFORMATION • This position pays $167,100 – 220,000 per year depending on experience Benefits Package & Employee Programs • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Free Life and Disability Insurance • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time • Employee Assistance Program • Access to thousands of free online courses • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) • Referral Program with cash bonus • Access to on-demand pay • Paid parental leave • A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stocking and arranging product displays in retail stores according to planograms and maintaining display integrity. | Previous merchandising experience, strong communication and reading skills, physical ability to lift and climb, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, smartphone, and dependable work habits. | Description Our Garden Group, providing sales support and logistics for both proprietary brands and other consumer recognized brands, is searching for a full time Merchandiser in Durham, NC. This position includes stocking and arranging the product displays, including grass seed, chemicals, and clay pottery, in home improvement centers of Lowe’s, Home Depot’s and WalMart stores. MEASURES OF SUCCESS • Down stocking and maintaining set integrity for Central Garden grass seed, chemicals, bird feed, fertilizer and clay pottery • Set and maintain the shelves according to retailer mandated planograms/modulars • Install and maintain off-shelf display opportunities for Central Garden products • Weekend consumer interaction during peak season (training provided) IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES • Previous merchandising experience preferred • Strong communication skills needed to interact with store management and consumers • Strong reading skills needed to understand packaging labels and re-tagging projects • Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day • Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and hand powered tools • Must have a valid driver’s license in the state in which you reside, a good driving record, reliable transportation and proof of current personal car insurance with you listed as an insured driver • Must have daily access to internet/email • Must have personal Smartphone with a current operating system: Android 13.0 or above, or Apple IOS 15.0 and above for daily communications with supervisor • Responsible, reliable and dependable work habits • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner WORKING CONDITIONS • Retail store environment – garden center and throughout retail store • Work week is Monday - Friday and some weekends (primarily Saturday) • Must be able to bend, pull and lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the course of a work day • Must be able to climb ladders, use a pallet jack and powered hand tools • Daily travel throughout territory may require driving time (personal car) • Remote BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Free Life and Disability Insurance • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time • Employee Assistance Program • Access to thousands of free online courses • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) • Referral Program with cash bonus • Access to on-demand pay • Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-FW1

Manage key accounts, develop market strategies, and promote product adoption across North America. | 7+ years in life sciences sales, scientific background preferred, proven success in solution-based selling. | Description Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Central Life Sciences Active Ingredients vertical is focused on delivering private label insect solutions to third party marketers in the animal health, lawn and garden, household, professional pest control and farm and ranch markets. We have an outstanding opportunity available for a strategic sales focused individual on our Active Ingredients Business Team. The successful individual will be responsible for sales and customer management along with market planning and product adoption with their assigned customer base, primarily across North America. This role is a remote, home office-based sales position. Desirable candidates will most likely be based anywhere east of the Rocky Mountains within 2 hours of a major airport. We need an organized individual who can follow through on key business development opportunities for insecticide solutions/active ingredients. The Strategic Accounts Manager will implement successful customer development plans in concert with corporate objectives, supporting key accounts, reporting on markets and competition, as well as developing a full market assessment for our product portfolio within their assigned customer base primarily across North America. The Strategic Accounts Manager represents Central Life Sciences at key industry associations, trade shows, and at various industry seminars. Please see our corporate web site for additional company information; all interested applicants must apply online at our “careers” page – www.central.com or www.centrallifesciences.com . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with sr. sales director, general manager and business manager to achieve target market development and sales targets in assigned their assigned customer base across North America • Report on market conditions and competitive environment to the management team • Supports the development of market adoption strategies/tactics that are in alignment with Central Life Sciences vision/mission/objectives for the active ingredients business in assigned accounts • Develop a partnership with key accounts to develop product strategies that achieve market share growth in key markets served: Companion Animal, Consumer Products, Fly Control, Mosquito Control, Stored Products, Professional Pest Control • Promote Contract Manufacturing capabilities to achieve customer product requirements and drive product sales • Implement and develop Key Account business plans that achieve sales objectives • Manage company resources for highest ROFE (return on funds employed): expenses, marketing funds, product development costs • Complete administrative and reporting responsibilities as requested • Quarterly reviews the key account business plans with leadership and implements adjustments to achieve best results • Report monthly on forecasts, variance against budgets volumes/expenses and sales activities • Actively participate in key industry associates, trade shows, seminars, and meetings • Provide director of sales and business manager with continual marketplace feedback, product management suggestions, product sales forecasts, and key business opportunities • Utilize S.M.A.R.T. Goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time oriented) in business plans • Partner with regulatory and technical development teams to assure most effective customer solutions for product sales. Assists in product development and ideation as it relates to customers and marketplace QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to sell commodity products as well as turn-key solutions • Results-driven sales ‘hunter’ to aggressively pursue and close new business opportunities • Relentlessly prospect for new leads through cold calling, networking, and strategic outreach • Develop and execute aggressive sales plans to penetrate new markets and drive revenue quickly • Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to close • Conduct high-impact presentations and negotiate deals to secure new client • Consistently meet and exceed demanding sales quotas and targets • Background in sciences preferred: chemistry, biology, animal science and/or entomology • High energy and enthusiasm for market development • Excellent presentation skills • Ability to thrive in fast paced work environment MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: • BS/BA degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Entomology, Packaging Technology or other related scientific degree • 7+ years’ experience in Life Sciences industry; preferably in solution/consultative based selling with proven successful sales results WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Overnight travel approximately 35%-50%: frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations • Attendance at national trade meetings, key industry associations, trade shows, and in various industry seminars • Home office conditions when not actively traveling in North America. Variation in work hours is necessary due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines and other business activities. BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS: • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Free Life and Disability Insurance • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time • Employee Assistance Program • Access to thousands of free online courses • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) • Referral Program with cash bonus • Access to on-demand pay • Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-CM1

Lead sales and account management for livestock feed additive products in a designated region, develop market strategies, and represent the company at industry events. | 8+ years sales experience in life sciences industry with a relevant scientific degree, strong field marketing and business planning skills, and willingness to travel extensively. | Description Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Central Life Sciences Agricultural Products Division is focused on delivering insect management solutions for challenging pests in livestock, grain storage and processing, horticulture, turf, along with ant control in food crops. We have an outstanding opportunity available for a Regional Sales Manager on our livestock feed additives team. The successful individual will be responsible for sales and account management along with leading market planning and product adoption in their assigned area. This role is a remote, home-office based field sales position. Desirable candidates will most likely be based in the Southeast, ideally Florida. We need organized individuals who can follow through on key business opportunities for insect management solutions to the livestock industry. The regional manager will implement successful business development plans in concert with corporate objectives, supporting key accounts, reporting on market and competition, as well as developing a full market assessment for our product portfolio in assigned areas. The regional manager represents Central Life Sciences at key industry associations, trade shows, dealer and producer meetings and in various industry seminars. More product information can be found at www.AltosidIGR.com, www.CentralFlyControl.com, or www.centrallifesciences.com. Please see our corporate web site for additional company information; all interested applicants must apply online at our “careers” page – www.centrallifesciences.com. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with sales director and business management to achieve target market development and sales targets in assigned area for feed additive cattle products. • Report market conditions and competitive environment to the management team. • Develop market adoption strategies/tactics that are in alignment with Central Life Sciences vision/mission/objectives for cattle feed additive products in assigned area and/or accounts. • Partner with key accounts in developing market adoption strategies that enable highest market share adoption in shortest amount of time. • Implement account and regional business plans that achieve sales objectives. • Manage company resources for highest ROFE (return on funds expended): expenses, marketing funds, advertising guidance, company equipment, etc. • Complete administrative and reporting responsibilities as requested. • Quarterly reviews Market and Key Account Business Plans and modifies to achieve best results. • Report monthly on variance against budgets volumes/expenses and sales activities. • Actively participate in key industry associates, trade shows, seminars, and meetings. • Provide director of sales and business manager with continual marketplace feedback, product management suggestions, product sales forecasts, and key business opportunities. • Partner with regulatory and technical development teams to assure most effective customer solutions for product sales. Assists in product development as it relates to customers and marketplace. QUALIFICATIONS: • Proven track record of achieving successful sales results • Excellent presentation skills • Strong field-based marketing and business planning skills • Core background in sciences: chemistry, biology, nutrition and entomology • High energy and enthusiasm for market development and business growth • Ability to thrive in fast paced work environment • Attendance at National and State Trade meetings; presentations for product training and producer meetings MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: • BS/BA degree in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Ag Economics, Ag Education, Entomology, or other related scientific degree. • 8+ years sales experience in Life Sciences Industry; preferably in feed, Agrichemicals, swine or livestock. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Overnight travel 70% + frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations. • Frequent contact with key product distributors customers and branch locations. • Attendance at National and State trade meetings; presentations for product training and producer meetings presentations for product training and educations to distributor, dealer and processors. • Home office conditions when not traveling in the field. Variation in work hours is necessary due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines, and other business activities. BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS: • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Free Life and Disability Insurance • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution • Paid vacation, holidays and sick time • Employee Assistance Program • Access to thousands of free online courses • Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! • Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications) • Referral Program with cash bonus • Access to on-demand pay • Paid parental leave Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,700 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-CM1