New Graduate - Assistant Store Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Culver City, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Sprouts Farmers Market’s Sprouts University Program develops new graduates for Assistant Store Manager roles. The program prepares participants to assist with the efficient and profitable operation of a store. Assistant Store Managers must be familiar with all departments and their activities, and help ensure the store is clean, safe, and well stocked. They assist with labor forecasts and schedules, monitor labor against sales, productivity guidelines, and wage budgets, and create action plans to address cost-control issues. They oversee and evaluate training for perishable-department team members to support efficient operations, reduce turnover, and control labor costs. They also maintain communication with department teams and the Store Manager and help execute merchandising plans that support the store’s financial objectives. The program starts 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. Candidates must be within one year of graduating from a full-time bachelor’s or master’s degree program, with graduation between May 2026 and May 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Obtain or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, targeting graduates from May 2026 through May 2027; eligibility is limited to candidates 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 include nights, weekends, and holidays and accommodate changing store assignments.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to give direction while working 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, timely performance appraisals, feedback, scheduling, counseling, and termination.
Demonstrate leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, and have working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales figures, and financial goals.
Have strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate promotions and prepare or supervise merchandise displays and advertising copy.
Have and maintain Food Safety certification.
Have strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Be able to lift loads up to 75 pounds and bend, reach, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods.
Be able to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, which Sprouts cannot provide for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager with efficient and profitable store operations and assume complete responsibility for all phases of store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.
Maintain familiarity with all store departments and department-related activities.
Help ensure store cleanliness, safety, and well-stocked inventory.
Assist with labor forecasts and schedules, monitor labor against sales, productivity guidelines, and wage budgets, and develop action plans to address cost-control issues.
Direct, oversee, and evaluate training for perishable-department team members to reduce turnover, improve operational efficiency, and control labor costs.
Maintain communication with store departments and the Store Manager to execute merchandising plans and meet financial objectives.
Manage department staff, including interviewing, hiring, training and development, performance appraisals, feedback, scheduling, counseling, and termination.
Coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare or supervise the preparation of merchandise displays and advertising copy.
Check merchandise dates, including dairy, meat, and baked goods, and remove expired food in accordance with company procedures.
Handle store emergencies and other problems; write reports for accidents or 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.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for the employee and one other family member on purchases at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Telemedicine through Teladoc
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, subject to eligibility requirements
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