Vice President, Merchandising - Produce & Floral

Sprouts Farmers Market•Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

As Vice President of Produce & Floral Merchandising, you will lead the strategic vision and execution for Sprouts’ Produce & Floral categories nationwide. This role drives growth, innovation, and operational excellence while ensuring a best-in-class customer experience. You will collaborate across Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Analytics to deliver sustainable business results and position Sprouts as a destination for fresh, high-quality, differentiated produce and floral offerings. #LI-AD1

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
10+ Years of retail management experience, and 15+ years of retail merchandising experience.
Proven track record of driving sustainable growth through strategic and operational excellence.
Expertise in supplier relationships, supply chain, and category management.
Strong knowledge of merchandising, supply planning, and forecasting.
Demonstrated ability to implement systems and optimize business processes.
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to innovation, customer experience, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Define and execute short- and long-term merchandising strategies to drive growth and profitability.
Champion innovation and sustainability initiatives to differentiate Sprouts in the marketplace.
Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to align on pricing, promotions, and marketing strategies.
Translate consumer trends into compelling assortments that meet financial targets and customer expectations.
Oversee supplier negotiations, pricing, and promotional strategies to exceed business results.
Lead sourcing, procurement, replenishment, and inventory management strategies.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards and implement preventative measures.
Mentor and develop a high-performing team; foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive change management initiatives and encourage innovative thinking.
Establish and monitor vendor performance metrics; hold partners accountable for service levels, funding, and compliance.
Conduct regular store and supplier visits to identify opportunities and strengthen relationships.

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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Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.