Assistant Grocery Manager - Lead Fresh Food & Growth

Sprouts Farmers Market, LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual

Career growth opportunities

15% employee discount

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Company events and prizes

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, a fast-growing neighborhood grocery retailer, is seeking an Assistant Grocery Manager in Carlsbad, CA. You will help manage a busy department, lead a dedicated team, and maintain strong customer service while ensuring product quality and inventory control.

The role requires 1–3 years of retail management, a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and proactive leadership to drive store performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age and 1–3 years retail management experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Grocery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Grocery team.
• Coordinate merchandising and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Lead a team to deliver high quality products and outstanding customer service.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Grocery Team.
• Unload and sort store deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment and contribute to team success.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling & planning

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, a fast-growing neighborhood grocery retailer, is seeking an Assistant Grocery Manager in Carlsbad, CA. You will help manage a busy department, lead a dedicated team, and maintain strong customer service while ensuring product quality and inventory control.

The role requires 1–3 years of retail management, a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, and proactive leadership to drive store performance and customer satisfaction.