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About the Role

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for directing all business processes at their assigned store and delivering positive results. This role requires competence in all departments to ensure the team executes programs and processes to drive sales and efficiency. The Assistant Store Manager inspires and motivates a team committed to providing superior customer service in a fast-paced and friendly environment, while also overseeing the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager. This position drives store sales, team member engagement, and customer advocacy through strong leadership.

Responsibilities

Positively shape the store culture by modeling leadership behaviors aligned with Sprouts values.
Develop the store leadership team to deliver an exceptional customer experience by motivating and engaging team members.
Lead a team of approximately ten people with courtesy, respect, integrity, and care.
Motivate and develop the management team by embracing, leading, advocating, and consistently modeling Sprouts leadership behaviors.
Celebrate store successes and identify/address opportunities for perpetual improvement.
Consistently evolve customer satisfaction by positioning and teaching team members to exceed customer expectations.
Demonstrate advanced product knowledge when assisting customers and training store team members.
Communicate expectations, policy changes, new initiatives, and product knowledge.
Provide and receive constructive feedback and direction for effective communication and collaboration.
Confidently and effectively address emergencies, crises, equipment failures, and resolve issues with urgency.
Manage inventory, labor, and expenses at optimum levels and meet targets.
Maintain compliance with all safety and food safety recommendations and requirements.
Identify safety, security, and loss prevention concerns and address them with the BPS team.
Ensure federal, state, and company regulations and standards are met or exceeded.
Drive sales growth and store experience execution, anchoring on Educate and Enrich standards.
Master and create an obsession around top item in-stock conditions through effective fresh item management, perpetual inventory, and computer-assisted ordering.
Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, unloading, stocking, and rotating merchandise.
Oversee invoicing from distribution centers and vendors, reporting discrepancies as needed.
Lead Receivers and backroom organization, cleanliness, and safety.
Help build and maintain displays on the sales floor, compliant with company programs and standards.
Verify all products are fresh, labeled, and priced accurately.
Oversee price changes and remain up-to-date on sale prices.
Supervise Department Managers and assigned team members, including directing work, evaluating performance, coaching leaders, assigning responsibilities, identifying development opportunities, and making recommendations regarding personnel decisions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years of retail experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success leading non-perishable and perishable department operations with integrity.
Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Attention to detail, analytical, and solution-focused decisiveness.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping/accounting, time and attendance, and human resources software.
Be flexible to work a schedule that changes based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Have and maintain Food Safety certification.
Able to lift 60 pounds between 15 inches and 70 inches above the ground, lifting heavier items occasionally.
Pushing and pulling racks and U-boats of merchandise is common.
Stand on hard surfaces continuously, walk up to 2 miles, reach vertically, and transfer items horizontally.
Wear PPE consistent with the task assignment, including non-slip, closed-toe shoes, long pants, and gloves.
Familiarity with tools and equipment including phone, computer, ovens, freezers, meat and cheese cutters, grinders, scales, mixers, box cutters, scanners, cash register, carts, and pallet jacks.

Skills

Leadership
Customer Service
Team Motivation
Communication
Product Knowledge
Inventory Management
Sales Growth
Merchandising
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Food Safety Certification

Location

Store Location

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

1-3 years retail experience
Management experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Degree in business management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, or related field preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% employee discount
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with company match
Company paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events
Bonus based on performance (eligibility requirements may apply)
Affordable benefit coverage (medical, dental, vision) (eligibility requirements may apply)
Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply)
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Company paid short-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
DailyPay access to earned wages

About the Company

Sprouts Farmers Market is a neighborhood grocery store focused on customer service, offering high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, and bulk goods in a friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.
The company is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) are available for connection, support, and growth.

Equal Opportunity

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: Information collected in accordance with California law.