Category Manager - Deli

Sprouts Farmers Market • Phoenix, AZ

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager – Deli is a strategic and results-driven leader responsible for delivering best-in-class category performance across sales, margin, innovation, and customer experience. This role owns the end-to-end category lifecycle—driving financial results, building high-performing teams, shaping culture, and continuously evolving the assortment to stay ahead of trends. The Category Manager operates in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and must demonstrate agility, resilience, and the ability to roll with constant change while consistently delivering measurable results. Based in Phoenix – hybrid schedule in office Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Requirements

• Previous buying/negotiating experience required
• Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and the Internet
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
• Complete understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
• Some travel required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of departmental experience, with experience as Merchandiser or Manager preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver against sales, comp growth, margin, shrink, and inventory turn targets
• Optimize mix, pricing, and promotions to maximize profitability
• Analyze performance trends and pivot strategies quickly
• Lead business reviews with clear actions and accountability
• Ensure data-driven decision making
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and business conditions
• Maintain focus and drive results despite ambiguity
• Identify risks and implement solutions with urgency
• Provide clarity and direction during change
• Introduce trend-forward, differentiated products and programs
• Create destination moments in Deli through innovation
• Balance national strategy with localized assortments
• Partner cross-functionally to bring ideas to market quickly
• Position the business as a leader in fresh prepared foods
• Lead assortment, pricing, promotion, and merchandising strategies
• Manage vendor partnerships and negotiations
• Optimize inventory and reduce shrink
• Align execution across marketing, merchandising, and operations
• Oversee launches, resets, and new store openings
• Coach and develop team members
• Build a culture of accountability and ownership
• Develop future leaders
• Foster cross-functional collaboration

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
• DailyPay

What This Job Offers

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