Vitamin/HBA Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$21 - $34

About The Position

Is helping people discover the benefits of supplements and vitamins your desire? Do you enjoy educating and coaching people to a healthier lifestyle? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley – then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Vitamin Manager! Overview of Responsibilities At Sprouts Farmers Market, the Vitamin Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of the Vitamin Department. Ensure excellent customer service by giving prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable information and guidance on our large selection of supplements and related products Maintain an in-depth knowledge of vitamins, supplements, and other health and beauty items in the department, providing customers with guidance on supplements, health and beauty, and related products Order product and manage inventory control Oversee sales and promotional events Work to achieve required sales, margin, expense and labor goals, through maintaining the proper product assortment, merchandising and inventory control to avoid out of stocks and overstocks Work with Buyer and Store Manager to determine inventory, based frequent evaluation of sales reports and current market trends Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process. Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings. Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager. Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns. Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed. Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels. Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members. Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive. Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and a minimum of 1 year of vitamin, homeopathy, or holistic experience with leadership experience
Have good communication skills; and the ability to give and take direction
Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and dust
Adhere to all safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations
Be willing to gain education on new products and alternative health
Have strong organization and prioritization skills
Be able to perform the following: standing, walking, bending, climbing throughout the entire work day and the ability to lift, stack and maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., from 4” to 72”, for a distance up 2 feet without mechanical assistance
Have the ability to move a ladder to access product requiring a force up to 5 lbs., up to 2 hours, for a distance up to 25 feet
Able to maneuver a utility cart holding 20 lbs. requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet
Be able to perform other related duties as assigned
Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets a distance up to 20 feet, requiring a force of up to 85 pounds for up to 5 hours
Maneuver six wheel carts requiring a force up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours, a distance up to 20 feet
Be able to walk a total up to 5 miles in an 8 hour shift should be expected
Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.

Responsibilities

Ensure excellent customer service by giving prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable information and guidance on our large selection of supplements and related products
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of vitamins, supplements, and other health and beauty items in the department, providing customers with guidance on supplements, health and beauty, and related products
Order product and manage inventory control
Oversee sales and promotional events
Work to achieve required sales, margin, expense and labor goals, through maintaining the proper product assortment, merchandising and inventory control to avoid out of stocks and overstocks
Work with Buyer and Store Manager to determine inventory, based frequent evaluation of sales reports and current market trends
Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

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
Get Paid Every Day!
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. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
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