Assistant Grocery Manager

Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Grocery Manager to help customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store.

• 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.

• Be at least 18 years of age and have 1-3 years retail management experience.
• Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to take and give direction.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior, positive attitude, and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, with knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals.
• Strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
• 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.

The pay range for this position is $17.30 - $24.20 per hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household 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.
• Daily Pay: a program that allows you to transfer earned money at no extra cost and receive it on the next business day for free. You can learn more by visiting
• 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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

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