Vitamin/HBA Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Longmont, CO

21h

About The Position

The Vitamin/HBA Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of Sprouts Farmers Market’s Vitamin Department. The role provides knowledgeable customer guidance on supplements, vitamins, health and beauty products, and related items while maintaining excellent service. The manager oversees ordering, inventory, sales, promotions, merchandising, department financial goals, staffing, and team development. The position may also serve as a store Key Carrier or Manager on Duty as needed. The manager partners with the Buyer and Store Manager to evaluate sales reports and market trends and determine inventory needs. They coach and develop team members, participate in hiring and promotion decisions, address team concerns, and manage performance and corrective actions in collaboration with business and HR partners. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves physical work throughout the day.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have at least 1 year of vitamin, homeopathy, or holistic experience with leadership experience.
Have good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction.
Be willing to gain education on new products and alternative health.
Have strong organization and prioritization skills.
Be able to perform general housekeeping in the department.
Adhere to applicable safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations.
Be able to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout the workday and lift, stack, and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds from 4 to 72 inches, for distances up to 2 feet, without mechanical assistance.
Be able to move a ladder using up to 5 pounds of force, for up to 2 hours and distances up to 25 feet.
Be able to maneuver a utility cart holding 20 pounds, requiring up to 35 pounds of force, for up to 2 hours and distances up to 20 feet.
Be able to use a pallet jack to move pallets up to 20 feet, requiring up to 85 pounds of force, for up to 5 hours.
Be able to maneuver six-wheel carts requiring up to 35 pounds of force, for up to 2 hours and distances up to 20 feet.
Be able to walk up to 5 miles during an 8-hour shift.
Achieve and maintain a Food Handlers permit.
Be able to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Possess working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
Demonstrate outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward team members and customers.

Responsibilities

Manage sales and operations of the Vitamin Department.
Provide prompt, friendly, knowledgeable customer service and guidance on supplements, vitamins, health and beauty products, and related items.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of vitamins, supplements, and other health and beauty items.
Order products and manage inventory control.
Oversee sales and promotional events.
Meet sales, margin, expense, and labor goals through appropriate assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
Work with the Buyer and Store Manager to determine inventory needs using sales reports and market trends.
Coach, evaluate, and develop team members; provide feedback and conduct one-on-one development discussions.
Make recommendations on merit increases and complete the bi-annual performance review process.
Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
Exercise independent judgment when addressing team member concerns.
Document and take corrective actions, collaborating with business and HR partners on performance management when needed.
Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to support productivity and efficiency.
Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
Lead the team in delivering quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Serve as a store Key Carrier and/or Manager on Duty as needed.
Perform general department housekeeping, including cleaning and dusting.
Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Sick time plan
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for the employee and one other household family member on Sprouts purchases
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) retirement savings plan with 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