Assistant Grocery Manager

Overview As the Assistant Grocery Manager, you will help customers make healthy food choices and deliver excellent customer service while managing one of the busiest teams in our store. You will partner with the Grocery Manager to oversee multiple projects, implement strategies for sales, margin, and inventory goals, and support a fast‑paced, friendly environment. Responsibilities Assist the Grocery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit. Handle ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervise the Grocery team. Coordinate merchandising and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork. Lead a team that delivers high product quality, service, and customer experience. Participate in hiring, training, and development of the Grocery Team. Unload and sort store deliveries. Ensure execution of company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and confirm team compliance. Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and support continuous improvement. Qualifications At least 18 years old with 1‑3 years retail management experience. Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred. Dependable, flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays; able to walk up to 3 miles per 8 hours. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to give and receive direction. Friendly, positive attitude and excellent customer interaction skills. Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, with working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals. Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Physical requirements: able to lift up to 60 lbs., transfer boxes up to 50 lbs. over specified distances, and perform repetitive squatting/kneeling for extended periods. Pay Range The pay range for this position is $18.80 – $26.30 per hour, determined based on applicable experience and qualifications. Benefits Competitive pay Sick time plan for you and your immediate family’s health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other household member on all purchases Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Company‑paid life insurance Eligibility Requirements Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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’ 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. Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sprouts Farmers Market