Store Manager

Overview of Responsibilities

Store Managers are responsible for overseeing, managing and maximizing the entire business operations of an assigned store and all related departments; including Produce, Bakery, Deli, Meat, Dairy, Frozen Foods, Vitamins, Beer/Wine, Bulk Foods, and all other areas of the store. The Store Manager is responsible for the efficient and profitable operations of the store, including all departments and department-related activities - ensuring cleanliness, safety and a well-stocked inventory. The Store Manager is also accountable for profits and losses, hiring and termination of employees, disciplinary actions, team member training and development, inventory, sales promotion execution and merchandising. Responsibilities also include managing staff issues, department managers, customer complaints, community relations, compliance with store policies and other administrative duties.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years retail management experience
• Degree in business, management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, liberal arts, or related field preferred
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays as well as flexibility with store assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to give direction, while participating in a team environment
• Outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers in an engaging manner
• Ability to manage department staff to include: interviewing, hiring, training and development, delivering on-time performance appraisals, providing feedback, scheduling, counseling and terminating
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, while possessing a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
• Ability to deal with emergencies, crises, and any problems which crop up during the day in the store, writing reports for accidents or other incidents such as when employees or customers are hurt within the store or in the parking lot and processes according to company procedures
• Strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare/supervise preparation of merchandise displays and advertising copy
• Strong focus on food safety and sanitation, ensuring all food sold in the store is fresh. Responsible for ensuring dates on merchandise such as dairy products, meats, or baked goods are checked and expired food pulled off the shelves on a regular basis
• Maintain Food Safety certification. Ensure all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for all labor, health, safety and sanitation issues in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment for employees and customers to ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements, other governmental regulations and company standards
• Strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to lift moderately heavy loads up to 75 lbs., ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat and stand for long periods of time

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use 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 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
• DailyPay: transfer money you've already earned at no extra cost, get it the next business day for free