Grocery Manager

Overview Does being in charge of multiple, customer-focused departments sound like a role you would fit perfectly in? Does being responsible for a total team sound like it’s up your alley? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Grocery Manager! Responsibilities Ensure that products are handled properly, rotated to keep freshness, and that date controls are performed. Control costs by constantly monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability – manage labor costs and reduce loss due to shrink, damage, and pilferage. Assist in the preparation of the store for physical inventory counts. Assist or oversee the unloading of trucks from distribution centers, verify all deliveries against invoices and notes, and report shortages or overages to the appropriate supplier. Manage ordering, compliance, sanitation, back‑room inventory, and department safety. Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one‑on‑one development discussions, and recommend merit increases via bi‑annual performance reviews. Regularly attend and participate in in‑store meetings. Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager. Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns. Take and document corrective actions when needed, collaborating with business and HR partners to manage performance (coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination). Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels. Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members. Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest product quality, highest level of service, and the best customer experience. Serve as Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed. Qualifications Be at least 18 years of age and possess one year of managerial or supervisory experience, managing a department or team within a multi‑department operation in retail, hospitality, or service industry. Have strong communication skills, written and verbal, and the ability to give direction and participate in a team environment. Show an outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers. Possess proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, and have working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals. Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure all federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met. Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks. Vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs. from 9” to 62” for up to 25 hours. Vertically/horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. from 5” to 34” over a distance up to 5 feet for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance. Perform repetitive squatting, kneeling, or bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours. Work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals. Benefits Competitive pay Sick time plan to support your or your immediate family's health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other household member 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 with prizes, food, and fun DailyPay: transfer earned money at no cost on the next business day Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Affordable benefit coverage – 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. California residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr