Category Manager: Grow Sales & Innovate Product Mix

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Opportunities for career growth

15% discount for family

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) Retirement savings plan with a넝

Company paid life insurance

Contests and appreciation events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Category Manager to lead product development policies, analyze trends, and manage vendor relationships for the department in our Phoenix area stores. The role emphasizes profitability, quality, and strategic category planning.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in departmental Category Management with strong negotiation and financial skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of departmental experience with preference for Category Manager background.
• Experience in category management, buying and negotiating is required.
• Must understand P/L statements, margins and financial planning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and web resources.

Responsibilities

• Outline Sprouts standards for all department products ensuring quality and price.
• Provide stores with data to maximize sales and profitability.
• Create programs with training to maximize sales, margin and minimize spoilage.
• Establish and manage inventory processes for accurate accounting.
• Set retail and promotional pricing regionally or globally to meet budgets.
• Develop and maintain budget, sales, gross margins and profit goals.
• Review weekly, monthly, and quarterly statements.
• Develop merchandising plans and directives for merchandisers and stores.
• Oversee department marketing plans and ads including digital and flyers.
• Develop training to enhance product knowledge.
• Keep department fresh with new products and innovations.
• Respond to vendor/customer issues timely.
• Ensure focus on customer service, Sprouts vision, profit and staff development.
• Maintain awareness of Sprouts marketing strategies and competitive activity.
• Develop vendor relationships and liaise between stores and vendors.
• Provide clear direction for new and existing stores on department layout and orders.
• Coordinate vendor participation for new store openings and resets.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for product freshness, safety, refrigeration and sanitation.
• Develop strategies to keep Sprouts on the cutting edge of the industry.
• Determine staffing requirements, hire and train new employees or oversee personnel processes.

Skills

Category management experience

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Vendor relationship management

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Category Manager to lead product development policies, analyze trends, and manage vendor relationships for the department in our Phoenix area stores. The role emphasizes profitability, quality, and strategic category planning.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in departmental Category Management with strong negotiation and financial skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel may be required.