Non-Perishable Manager

Overview

The Non-Perishable Manager serves as the primary subject matter expert at store level for all non- perishable departments, including Grocery, Bulk, Vitamins, Frozen, Dairy, Beer and Wine. The successful execution within these departments is the responsibility of the Non-Perishable Manager with oversight from the Store Manager. The Non-Perishable Manager ensures all operational recommendations regarding people, process, partners, and performance for non-perishable departments are provided in a timely manner to the Store Manager.

The Non-Perishable Manager oversees the Receiving department, ensuring compliance with all processes. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Non-Perishable Manager is expected to make the necessary decisions to maintain effective and efficient operational execution. In this instance, the Non-Perishable Manager will brief the appropriate Regional Trainer to ensure alignment in the decision making. Additionally, the Non-Perishable Manager assists in managing daily operations of an assigned store.

The Non-Perishable Manager must plan and prepare work schedules, supervise team members, and ensure compliance with established security, sales, and record keeping procedures and practices. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Non-Perishable Manager assumes complete responsibility for all phases of store operations. Work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Flexibility in store assignment is also required. Handling large sums of cash in compliance with company standards is required.

Work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Flexibility in store assignment is also required. Handling large sums of cash in compliance with company standards is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence which may routinely involve oversight during the evening hours, including proper closing and security.
• In addition to support of overall store operations, has responsibility for all non-perishable departments, including Grocery, Bulk, Vitamins, Frozen, Dairy, Beer and Wine.
• Oversees Receiving operations.
• Greets customers and maintains good customer relations.
• Looks for areas where improvements in service may be required; implements processes, procedures and/or changes to address these issues.
• Manages all activities related to the non-perishable departments and their team members, including overseeing their training, evaluating their work, rewarding and recognizing their performance; delegating work assignments in a manner that most effectively utilizes their talents and abilities while maximizing profits.
• Provides constructive suggestions and encouragement, sets performance expectations, provides honest feedback, and identifies assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.
• Supports Store Manager with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
• Monitors display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensures that products are properly displayed, correctly priced, signed, and ordered in a manner to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Assists the Store Manager with health, safety and sanitation issues in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment for team members and customers to ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements, other governmental regulations and company standards.
• Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, wage and hour, etc.
• Follows and enforces Sprouts Full at 4 Program.
• Maintains accurate department records on all important matters, including team member performance, disciplinary/corrective actions, cash handling, verification, etc.
• At times may also perform duties of staff to ensure customer needs are met.
• Communicates sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.
• Manages issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
• Oversees and monitors handling of cash and accounting. Ensures store is secured and closed properly at the end of the day.
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