District Director - Albuquerque, NM

Sprouts Farmers Market•Zia Pueblo, NM

About The Position

The District Director leads and manages multiple stores in a designated geography, overseeing 7–12 stores and reporting to the Regional Vice President. The role is accountable for store profitability, sales, team member engagement, customer advocacy, and leadership development. The District Director drives success across people, processes, partners, and performance while supporting Sprouts’ values and brand. The position develops store leadership teams, reviews store performance and financial measures, guides merchandising and operational execution, and partners with internal teams on marketing, facilities, legal, safety, and business protection. It also supports new-store openings, talent development, customer service, food safety, and compliance with applicable laws and company requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field experience.
At least 5 years of store management experience with oversight of multiple locations, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Experience performing cost-benefit analysis.
Excellent working knowledge of perishable and non-perishable practices in a grocery retail environment.
Ability to analyze financial statements and perform basic calculations involving discounts, gross margins, markups, percentages, and volume.
Basic knowledge of human resources practices, including recruiting, interviewing, employee relations, employment laws, supervision, employee motivation, and discipline methods.
Ability to safely and effectively operate grocery store equipment such as electrical and manual pallet jacks, scan guns, balers, meat slicers, mixers, ovens, box cutters, alarm systems, and floor buffers.
Competencies include customer service, decision making, communication, leadership, business acumen, coaching and development, and interpersonal sensitivity.

Responsibilities

Model Sprouts values and leadership behaviors, and positively shape district culture.
Develop, motivate, engage, coach, and provide feedback to store leadership teams and department managers.
Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging across the organization.
Visit stores, review KPIs, identify obstacles and opportunities, and coach teams on actions to achieve operational goals.
Work with store leadership and Human Resources Business Partners to resolve conflicts and conduct difficult conversations.
Build and manage the district talent pipeline, promote and export talent, and support leadership development programs.
Retain and recognize team members, communicate directives, and ensure appropriate store staffing in partnership with the Regional Vice President.
Lead training and leadership development in new stores during pre-opening periods.
Provide strategic direction and input to forecasting and budgeting; analyze profit and loss, margin, and other financial measures.
Implement plans to meet financial goals and drive execution of merchandising directives and district-appropriate merchandising decisions.
Provide feedback on marketing efforts to increase traffic and basket size; partner with merchant and marketing teams on local programs and promotions.
Partner with Facilities, Legal, Business Protection, and Business Risk and Safety teams to support safe operations and protect team members, customers, and the company.
Maintain compliance with safety, food safety, health, and sanitation requirements; oversee audits, loss prevention matters, investigations, and resolution of compliance concerns.
Develop and oversee programs to exceed sales goals, reduce shrink, maintain inventory, and manage cash.
Exceed customer expectations through store conditions and well-stocked inventory; respond promptly to customer feedback and concerns.
Manage district shrink, address ordering and overstock issues with merchandising and supply chain, and ensure appropriate pricing and inventory levels.
Support new-store openings, including hiring events, training, construction, and facilities support.

Benefits

Sick time plan for the employee or immediate family members’ health needs.
Vacation accrual plan.
Career growth opportunities.
15% discount on Sprouts purchases 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.
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 for eligible employees.