Merchandising & Promotions Specialist II

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) Company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Sick time

Vacation accrual

Employee discounts: 15%

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Vitamins Department Specialist to support the Senior Category Manager and Associate Category Manager in merchandising strategies and category operations in our Phoenix store network.

You will help ensure promotional data accuracy, oversee new item setup, and coordinate cross-functional communications to drive category performance and business objectives. This role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in retail purchasing, marketing, or merchandising, with a focus on non-perishables preferred.
• Supplemental experience is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills with strong organization, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.
• High degree of creativity and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute weekly store communication content related to category initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day admin and email support to the Category Manager.
• Execute ad hoc reporting, data requests, and special projects as assigned.
• Oversee the flow of new item submissions, including samples and setup through the product lifecycle process.
• Manage vendor onboarding, product image coordination (ads, schematics, website), and item integration across platforms.
• Maintain and monitor shared inboxes and digital collaboration spaces.
• Manage and track all promotional deals, ensuring they are accurately entered, updated, and processed; perform weekly checks of master promo workbooks.
• Support the preparation, processing, and backup management of contracts and promotional documentation.
• Coordinate communication of new and discontinued item notices to vendors and distributors.
• Prepare and submit purchase orders and assist in selecting display items in collaboration with the Category Manager.
• Participate in the end-to-end category review timeline, including product tracking and CFT reset meetings.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency of promotional materials; assist in data entry and proofing processes.
• Serve as a liaison with the Marketing and Design team to align messaging and maintain data integrity.
• Address and resolve help desk tickets and ServiceNow TPR requests tied to merchandising operations.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Organizational multitasking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Vitamins Department Specialist to support the Senior Category Manager and Associate Category Manager in merchandising strategies and category operations in our Phoenix store network.

You will help ensure promotional data accuracy, oversee new item setup, and coordinate cross-functional communications to drive category performance and business objectives. This role emphasizes collaboration, data analysis, and execution in a fast-paced environment.