Brand Merchandising Specialist II - Growth & New Products

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation accrual plan

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount on Sprouts purchases

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Brand Merchandising Specialist to help monitor, maintain, and execute Sprouts Brand merchandising strategies across departments, driving revenue and growth. You will stay current on product performance and assist with lifecycle management and new product development.

The role collaborates with the Category Strategy Manager and cross-functional teams to develop plans, optimize assortments, and execute launches with accuracy and creativity.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in retail purchasing, marketing or merchandising.
• Retail private label experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Aide in the development and management of new items and programs targeting key consumer trends, optimizing overall product assortment.
• Assist in successful completion of all new product launches through monitoring the development, preparation, and completion of products.
• Support Category Strategy Managers in the development and achievement of merchandising plans that drive increased share and category growth.
• Works collaboratively with internal cross functional departments including brand management, merchandising, marketing, legal, logistics and product safety.
• Manage and monitor product development projects providing direction to Sprouts Brand team members and supporting organization.
• Sustains strategic relationships with existing supplier base while also successfully developing relationships with new suppliers.
• Aide in market research and evaluation of opportunities for growth and maximization of profits.
• Maintains a high level of industry awareness through store visits, data/trend analysis, tradeshows, manufacturing facility visits and industry news sources.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Vendor relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Brand Merchandising Specialist to help monitor, maintain, and execute Sprouts Brand merchandising strategies across departments, driving revenue and growth. You will stay current on product performance and assist with lifecycle management and new product development.

The role collaborates with the Category Strategy Manager and cross-functional teams to develop plans, optimize assortments, and execute launches with accuracy and creativity.