New Graduate - Assistant Store Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market • San Diego, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Sprouts Farmers Market’s Sprouts University Program develops new graduate talent for Assistant Store Manager roles. The Assistant Store Manager helps ensure efficient and profitable store operations and assumes responsibility for all phases of store operations when the Store Manager is absent. The program begins in January 2027 or June 2027 and includes 10 weeks of in-store leadership and department-specific training followed by 10 weeks of on-the-job shadowing. Hiring locations are in California, with exact locations to be determined. Applicants must be within one year of graduation from a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program and graduate between May 2026 and May 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The role requires familiarity with all store departments and their activities. It assists the Store Manager with cleanliness, safety, inventory, labor forecasts and schedules, and cost-control action plans. It also directs and evaluates training for perishable department Team Members, supports efficient operations and labor-cost control, and coordinates with other departments and the Store Manager to execute merchandising plans and meet store financial objectives.

Requirements

• Obtain or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with graduation targeted between May 2026 and May 2027; applicants must be within one year of graduation from a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Have retail experience or project exposure to the retail industry.
• Be dependable and reliable, and able to work a flexible schedule that may change with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to accommodate flexible store assignments.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to give direction while participating in a team environment.
• Demonstrate outgoing, friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to engage customers.
• Have the ability to manage department staff, including interviewing, hiring, training and development, delivering timely performance appraisals, providing feedback, scheduling, counseling, and terminating.
• Have proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, and working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Have strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate sales promotions and prepare or supervise merchandise displays and advertising copy.
• Be able to respond to emergencies and write and process incident reports according to company procedures.
• Have and maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with applicable labor, health, safety, sanitation, OSHA, governmental, and company requirements.
• Have strong organization and planning skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. and bend, reach, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods.
• Be available to start in January 2027 or June 2027.
• Be able to work in California store locations; exact location is to be determined.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in maintaining efficient and profitable store operations and assume responsibility for all phases of store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Maintain familiarity with all departments and department-related activities throughout the store.
• Assist in ensuring store cleanliness, safety, and well-stocked inventory.
• Assist with labor forecasts and schedules, monitor labor against sales, productivity guidelines, and wage budgets, and create action plans to address cost-control issues.
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training for perishable department Team Members to reduce turnover, improve operating efficiency, and control labor costs.
• Communicate with other departments and the Store Manager to execute merchandising plans and meet store financial objectives.
• Manage department staff, including interviewing, hiring, training and development, performance appraisals, feedback, scheduling, counseling, and termination.
• Build, motivate, and maintain staff, and work with personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare or supervise the preparation of merchandise displays and advertising copy.
• Check dates on merchandise, including dairy products, meats, and baked goods, and remove expired food according to company procedures.
• Respond to store emergencies, crises, and other problems; write reports for accidents and incidents involving employees or customers and process them according to company procedures.
• Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with labor, health, safety, sanitation, OSHA, governmental, and company requirements.
• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks while maintaining organization and planning.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount on Sprouts purchases for the employee and one other family member
• Flexible schedules
• Telemedicine through Teledoc
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level