Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Overview

If you thrive on empowering a store team to achieve success, and are committed to providing excellent customer service in a fast‑paced and friendly environment, consider a Store Manager position at Sprouts Farmers Market. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers, we’re seeking proven leaders who appreciate that healthy living is a journey and are ready to provide an inviting experience where shoppers and team members alike are inspired to make healthier choices.

Sprouts Store Managers are responsible for overseeing, managing, and maximizing the entire business operations of an assigned Sprouts store and all of its related departments, including Produce, Bakery, Deli, Meat, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Vitamins, Beer/Wine, Bulk Foods, and all other areas of the store. The Store Manager is responsible for the efficient and profitable operations of the store, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a well‑stocked inventory.

The Store Manager is also accountable for profits and losses, hiring and termination of employees, disciplinary actions, team member training and development, inventory, sales promotion execution, merchandising, staff issues, customer complaints, community relations, compliance with store policies, and other administrative duties.

• 1-3 years retail management experience
• Degree in business, management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, liberal arts, or related field preferred
• Dependable and reliable, able to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends, holidays, and flexibility with store assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of giving direction while participating in a team environment
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude, able to interact with customers in an engaging manner
• Able to manage department staff—interviewing, hiring, training and development, performance appraisals, feedback, scheduling, counseling, and terminating
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff; knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals
• Able to handle emergencies, crises, and problems that arise during the day, including writing incident reports and following company procedures
• Strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to coordinate sales promotion activities and supervise merchandise displays and advertising copy
• Strong focus on food safety and sanitation, ensuring all food sold is fresh and that dates are checked and expired items are pulled regularly
• Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with federal, state, OSHA, and company regulations for labor, health, safety, and sanitation
• Strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Physically able to lift moderately heavy loads up to 75 lbs, bend, reach, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan to support your and 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 at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with 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 receive it the next business day for free. Daily Pay allows you to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money before the regular payday.

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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