Grocery Manager

Does being in charge of multiple, customer-focused departments sound like a role you would fit perfectly in? Does being responsible for a total team sound like it’s up your alley? 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 excites you, join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Grocery Manager.

About the role

The Grocery Manager is responsible for the sales and operation of multiple departments including Grocery, Dairy, Frozen Food, and Beer/Wine.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are handled properly, rotated to ensure freshness, and that date controls are performed.
• Control costs by constantly monitoring and improving operations to increase profitability—manage labor costs and reduce loss due to shrink, damage, and pilferage.
• Assist in the preparation of the store for physical inventory counts.
• Assist or oversee the unloading of trucks from distribution centers, verify all deliveries against invoices, note shortages and overages, and report them to the appropriate supplier.
• Manage ordering, compliance, sanitation, back-room inventory, and department safety.
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions; make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
• Regularly attend and participate in 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 (coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination).
• 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 for customers.
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with 1 year of managerial or supervisory experience, including responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation in retail, hospitality, or service industry.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, with working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Food Safety certification; ensure all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
• Strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs. from 9” to 62” for up to 25 hours.
• Ability to vertically/horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. from 5” to 34” for a distance up to 5 feet for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance.
• Repetitive squatting/kneeling/bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.90 - $30.25 per hour. Pay is determined based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan to support you or your immediate family’s health.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all purchases 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 with prizes, food, and fun.
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Paid holidays.
• DailyPay: Access earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

Why Sprouts

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. Grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.