Assistant Grocery Manager

Assistant Grocery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market

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!

• 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 the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Grocery team members are also aware of and following these procedures.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Be at least 18 years of age and 1–3 years retail management experience. Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred.
• Be dependable and reliable, able 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 written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take and give direction, participating in a team environment.
• Be outgoing and friendly with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers.
• Possess a proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, while having 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 organization 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/bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours is expected.

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan 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 on all purchases 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, allowing you to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost and get it the next business day, for free.

With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high‑quality farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop‑your‑own bulk goods, and more in a fun, friendly, old‑fashioned farmer’s‑market setting. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

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Sprouts will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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Associate

Full‑time

Customer Service

Retail