Assistant Store Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Stillwater, OK

About The Position

At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Assistant Store Manager directs business processes at their assigned store and delivers positive results. The role requires competence across perishable and non-perishable departments to ensure programs and processes are executed to drive sales and efficiency. The Assistant Store Manager inspires and motivates a team committed to superior customer service in a fast-paced, friendly environment and ensures compliance with company safety, labeling, health, and weights and measures standards. They oversee the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager and drive store sales, team member engagement, and customer advocacy through dynamic leadership across people, processes, partners, and performance. The Assistant Store Manager leads and develops Department Managers and Receivers, oversees store operations and inventory, manages profit and loss, and supports a safe, clean, compliant store. They model Sprouts leadership behaviors, strengthen customer experience, and maintain sales-floor and backroom standards. The role includes independent supervisory judgment, including directing work, evaluating performance, coaching, assigning responsibilities, identifying development opportunities, and making recommendations on employment and staffing decisions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in business management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, or a related field is preferred.
1–3 years of retail experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated success leading perishable and non-perishable department operations, including profit and loss, safety, sanitation, staffing, disciplinary actions, training, leadership development, performance appraisals, deadlines, inventory and shrink, sales promotions, and merchandising.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, and solution-focused decisiveness.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping/accounting, time and attendance, and human resources software.
Flexibility to work a schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Have and maintain Food Safety certification.
Ability to lift 60 pounds between 15 and 70 inches above the ground; lifting heavier items is occasionally required.
Ability to push and pull merchandise racks and U-boats, with required force ranging from 80 to 100 pounds.
Ability to stand continuously on hard surfaces, walk up to 2 miles, reach vertically to access upper levels, and transfer items horizontally.
Wear task-appropriate PPE, including non-slip closed-toe shoes, long pants, and gloves (latex and/or cut-resistant).

Nice To Haves

A degree in business management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Model leadership behaviors aligned with Sprouts values and positively shape store culture.
Develop and motivate the store leadership team and team members to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Lead approximately ten people, including all Department Managers and Receivers, with courtesy, respect, integrity, and care.
Celebrate successes and identify and address opportunities for continuous improvement.
Teach and position team members to exceed customer expectations; demonstrate advanced product knowledge when assisting customers and training team members.
Communicate expectations, policy changes, initiatives, and product knowledge; provide and receive constructive feedback and direction.
Address emergencies, crises, equipment failures, and other issues with urgency.
Manage inventory, labor, and expenses at optimum levels and meet targets as a rate to sales.
Maintain safety and food safety compliance, including requirements measured through Ecolab and PCR audits; identify safety, security, and loss-prevention concerns and work with the BPS team to resolve them.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements concerning labor, health, safety, and sanitation, maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Drive sales growth and store experience execution through Educate and Enrich standards, including 8+ store conditions, ad directives, top-item knowledge, and department schematics.
Maintain top-item in-stock conditions through fresh-item management, perpetual inventory, and computer-assisted ordering.
Oversee inventory processes, including ordering, receiving, unloading, breaking down, stocking, facing, and rotating merchandise, with attention to code dates and sanitation.
Oversee distribution center and vendor invoices and report discrepancies to suppliers as needed.
Lead Receivers and ensure backroom organization, cleanliness, and safety.
Build and maintain sales-floor displays in accordance with company programs and standards.
Verify products are fresh, labeled, and accurately priced; oversee price changes and stay current on sale prices.
Exercise independent judgment in supervising Department Managers and assigned team members, including directing work, evaluating performance, coaching, assigning responsibilities, identifying development opportunities, and making recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, termination, performance management, leadership development, corrective action, and staffing.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan for the employee or immediate family members’ health needs.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount on purchases at Sprouts for the employee and one other household family member.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events with prizes, food, and activities.
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply).
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements may apply).
Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply).
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply).
Company-paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply).
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply).
Paid holidays (eligibility requirements may apply).
DailyPay access for eligible employees to transfer earned pay before payday at no extra cost.