Assistant Grocery Manager
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Retail
Retail & Store Manager, Merchandising
Overview
Do you enjoy assisting in overseeing several projects at the same time? Do you enjoy implementing strategies to meet goals for sales, margin, and inventory? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast-paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley - then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market!
Responsibilities- Assist the Grocery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
- Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Grocery team.
- Effectively coordinate merchandising and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
- Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
- Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Grocery Team.
- Unload and sort store deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations, and validate that other Grocery team members are aware of and following these procedures.
- If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then we want to hear from you!
- Be at least 18 years of age and have 1-3 years of retail management experience. Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets is preferred.
- Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends and holidays. Walking up to 3 miles per 8 hours is expected.
- Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to give and receive direction in a team environment.
- Have an outgoing and friendly demeanor, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.
- Possess proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, and have a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals.
- Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Have strong organizational and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Must vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs. from 9” to 62”, for up to 25 hours.
- Must vertically/horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. from 5” to 34”, for a distance up to 5 feet for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance.
- Repetitive squatting, kneeling and bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours is expected.
The pay range for this position is $17.05 - $23.85 / hour, based on applicable experience and qualifications.
Benefits- Competitive pay
- Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate family’s health
- Vacation accrual plan
- Opportunities for career growth
- 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
- Company‑paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
- Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and dependent care
- Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
- Paid holidays
Sprouts Farmers Market offers Daily Pay—if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost and get it the next business day, for free. We offer Daily Pay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With Daily Pay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
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