Assistant Store Manager

Overview

The Perishable Manager serves as the primary subject matter expert at store level for all perishable departments, including Bakery, Deli, Meat/Seafood, and Produce. The successful execution within these departments is the responsibility of the Perishable Manager with oversight from the Store Manager. The Perishable Manager ensures all operational recommendations regarding people, process, partners, and performance for perishable departments are provided in a timely manner to the Store Manager. In the Store Manager's absence, the Perishable Manager is expected to make the necessary decisions to maintain effective and efficient operational execution. In this instance, the Perishable Manager will brief the appropriate Regional Trainer to ensure alignment in the decision making. Additionally, the Perishable Manager assists in managing daily operations of an assigned store.

Essential Job Functions

• Greets customers and maintains good customer relations.
• Manages the perishable inventories by tracking weekly sales reports and orders product so as to meet customer requirements and the company’s gross profit goals.
• Monitors display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions.
• Maintains accurate department records on all important matters, including team member performance and discipline, sales plans, etc.
• Develops and implements merchandising plans, including creating attractive displays, merchandises new items, sales items and does promotional tie-ins, in order to meet the sales and profit objectives of the store and the departments.
• Supports Store Manager with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
• Forecasts, schedules, and monitors labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; creates action plan to address cost control issues.
• Directs, oversees, and evaluates the training of all perishable department team members in order to reduce and control turnover, promote more efficient operations and to provide better control over labor costs.
• Ensures compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Handles large sums of cash in compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years retail management experience
• Degree in business, management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, liberal arts, or related field preferred
• Experience and/or exposure to perishable departmental operations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
• Strong orientation to detail and analytical skills
• Solid problem solving skills and decisiveness
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Prominent leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff
• Forklift/power jack training and experience
• Appropriate food handler’s certificate/permit
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Organization and planning skills
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, and Excel

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!

Eligibility Requirements

• May Apply For The Following Benefits
• 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

Why Sprouts

• Grow with us!
• If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts!
• With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.
• Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.