Category Growth & Merchandising Associate

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(K) retirement plan with company-m…

Job summary

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is seeking an Associate Category Manager to lead product development, vendor selection, and payment authorization aligned with Sprouts standards. You will analyze trends, pricing, and quality to drive value, velocity, and profitability across the department.

You will oversee budgeting, sales goals, and weekly merchandising plans, while coordinating with stores, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain product freshness and strategic pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of departmental experience.
• Previous buying/negotiating experience required.
• Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.

Responsibilities

• Outline Sprouts standards for all products and ensure vendor compliance.
• Provide stores with data to drive profitability and decision making.
• Create programs and training to maximize sales, margins and minimize spoilage.
• Establish inventory processes for accurate accounting and control.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial acumen

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is seeking an Associate Category Manager to lead product development, vendor selection, and payment authorization aligned with Sprouts standards. You will analyze trends, pricing, and quality to drive value, velocity, and profitability across the department.

You will oversee budgeting, sales goals, and weekly merchandising plans, while coordinating with stores, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain product freshness and strategic pricing.