Merchandising Specialist II - Sprouts Brand

The Sprouts Brand Merchadnising Specialist is responsible for assisting with monitoring, maintaining, and executing against the Sprouts Brand merchandising strategies within assigned departments to drive revenue and growth. This position will remain current on the performances of all existing Sprouts Brand products to aide in product lifecycle management, while also assisting with and playing a central role in the new product development process.

This role is an integral part of the Sprouts Brand team contributing ideas and expertise to support projects ensuring successful achievement of departmental goals and objectives. This position will work closely with the Category Strategy Manager of Sprouts Brand.

• Aide in the development and management of new items and programs targeting key consumer trends, optimizing overall product assortment
• Assist in successful completion of all new product launches through monitoring the development, preparation, and completion of products
• Support Category Strategy Managers in the development and achievement of merchandising plans that drive increased share and category growth
• Works collaboratively with internal cross functional departments including brand management, merchandising, marketing, legal, logistics and product safety
• Manage and monitor product development projects providing direction to Sprouts Brand team members and supporting organization
• Sustains strategic relationships with existing supplier base while also successfully developing relationships with new suppliers
• Aide in market research and evaluation of opportunities for growth and maximization of profits
• Maintains a high level of industry awareness through store visits, data/trend analysis, trade shows, manufacturing facility visits and industry news sources
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years of experience related to retail purchasing, marketing and/or merchandising
• Retail industry private label experience preferred
• Ability to influence without authority and maintain strategic relationships
• Requires outstanding communication skills amongst a strong interpersonal attitude that demonstrates organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work and multi-task across many assignments
• Requires experience in Microsoft Suite, with a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High degree of creativity and ability to work independently

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families 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!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• 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

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