Bulk Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market • Buffalo Grove, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market oversees the maintenance, packaging, and stocking of bulk foods. The role ensures bulk products are accurately prepared, packaged, priced, displayed, and presented, and that the department remains clean and orderly. The manager supports customer service, inventory management, food safety, and compliance with company and governmental requirements.

The position leads and develops department team members through communication, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and corrective action. In collaboration with the Store Manager, the Bulk Manager recruits, hires, and makes promotion or transfer decisions. The manager also manages department schedules and staffing, attends store meetings, and may serve as a store Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed.

The role requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with the ability to perform physical tasks such as moving products weighing up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have 1–2 years of experience in a retail grocery environment and 1 year of managerial leadership experience.
• Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a changing, flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Know weekly ad items, direct customers to product locations throughout the store, and perform general department housekeeping.
• Possess working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Demonstrate outgoing and friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward Team Members and customers.
• Be able to move products weighing up to 50 pounds from heights of 4 to 36 inches, over a distance of up to 4 feet, for up to 15 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Be able to stand continuously for up to 4 hours, totaling 8 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, packaging, and stocking of bulk foods.
• Follow the merchandising Bulk plan and ensure the team packages and scales bulk items, fills bulk bins, and prepares, wraps, and prices packages accurately and legibly.
• Order and maintain inventory, rotate products using code dates, and follow the company cleaning and sanitation program.
• Ensure department compliance with company and governmental safety, health, Weights & Measures, and COOL regulations.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Provide a high level of customer service and lead the team in delivering quality products and customer experiences.
• Ensure bulk items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, and keep the Bulk area clean and orderly.
• Receive, unload, and stock merchandise as needed.
• Coach and provide feedback to team members, hold one-on-one development discussions, and recommend merit increases through the bi-annual performance review process.
• Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Address Team Member concerns using independent judgment.
• Document and take corrective action when needed, collaborating with business and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
• Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to support productivity and efficiency.
• Serve as a Key Carrier and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Career growth opportunities
• 15% discount for the employee and one other household family member on purchases at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events
• Performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility requirements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
• Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements
• Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements
• DailyPay access to earned wages for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed