Manager Category - Wine

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Category Manager (CM) is responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize the performance of the department. This role requires an understanding of market trends, consumer preferences, and supplier relationships to drive sales, optimize inventory, and enhance customer experience. Furthermore, the CM plans and executes all aspects of product development policies, programs, objectives, and initiatives with oversight from the Director of Beer/Wine. The CM is accountable for achieving sales/margin goals, researching new products and product enhancements that meet the expectations of Sprouts minimum standards. The CM analyzes past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine assortment.

Requirements

Preferred bachelor’s degree in business or related field with a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of departmental experience, with experience as Merchandiser or Manager preferred
Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills
Previous buying/negotiating experience required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and PowerBI
Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
General understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
Some travel required

Responsibilities

Develop and achieve budget, sales, gross margins, and profit goals for the category
Identify growth opportunities within the category and develop actionable plans
Review all weekly, monthly, and quarterly trends to inform decision making
Develop category strategies that keep Sprouts on the cutting edge of the industry
Regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix while removing underperformers
Create and present regular updates on category performance to senior management
Maintain awareness of Sprouts marketing strategies and competitive activity
Oversee all category marketing plans and advertising, including weekly flyer, monthly promotions, e-comm, etc.
Establish retail and promotional pricing to meet budgetary goals
Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards are met
Help outline and follow Sprouts’ standards for all products carried in the department and assure that vendor’s products meet those standards on quality and value
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure cohesive execution of category strategies
Respond to vendor/customer issues as needed on a timely basis
Coordinate and source vendor participation for new store openings and resets
Support and act as a liaison between Sprouts stores and vendors to assure quality products and department standards are being delivered
Provide the stores with relevant data to make informed decisions about the department and how to maximize profitability
Develop and communicate easy to use weekly merchandising plans and directives for merchandiser and store use

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
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