Assistant Grocery Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Mesa, AZ

33d

About The Position

Do you enjoy assisting in overseeing several projects at the same time? Do you enjoy implementing strategies to meet goals for sales, margin, and inventory? 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 the Assistant Grocery Manager - you have a role in helping 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, developing the Grocery Team Unload and sort through 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 If you're someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, then we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and 1-3 years retail management experience. Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred
Be dependable and reliable having the ability 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.
Have strong good communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to take and give direction, participating in a team environment.
Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers.
Possess a proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, while possessing a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
Have 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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred

Responsibilities

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, developing the Grocery Team
Unload and sort through 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

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made 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!
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