Director, Brand Category Strategy & Growth

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation accrual plan

Sprouts employee discount (15%)

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Director of Category Strategy to lead the Sprouts Brand portfolio from our Store Support Office in Phoenix, with a hybrid in-office schedule (Tue-Thu).

You will own commercial strategy, category planning, supplier management, and speed to market, partnering with Merchandising, Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify growth opportunities and optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 10+ years in category management, merchandising, or related roles
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Experience in merchandising/category management with product development knowledge
• Track record of developing and commercializing innovative consumer products and driving growth
• Experience presenting strategic recommendations to senior/executive leadership
• Strong long-term strategic and financial planning skills
• Ability to handle confidential information and work to tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of P/L statements, ledgers, and margins
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Some travel required

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic vision and growth agenda for Sprouts Brand portfolio
• Lead category strategy and portfolio planning to drive sales growth and profitability
• Partner with senior leaders to establish category priorities and deliver business results
• Own category performance using market intelligence, customer insights, and financial metrics
• Establish category performance metrics, governance, and planning processes
• Direct innovation roadmaps and commercialization strategies for growth
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and partnerships
• Drive margin, cost optimization, and productivity initiatives
• Champion cross-functional execution and go-to-market excellence
• Influence enterprise decisions with strategic recommendations and business cases
• Lead and scale the Category Strategy organization and talent development
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and customer focus

Skills

Strategic thinking

Category management

Leadership

P/L understanding

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Director of Category Strategy to lead the Sprouts Brand portfolio from our Store Support Office in Phoenix, with a hybrid in-office schedule (Tue-Thu).

You will own commercial strategy, category planning, supplier management, and speed to market, partnering with Merchandising, Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify growth opportunities and optimize profitability.