Merchandising Specialist II - Sprouts Brand

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Vacation accrual plan

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount on Sprouts purchases

Flexible schedules

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Merchandising strategy

Vendor relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equivalent education and experience

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Overview

Job Description

The Sprouts Brand Merchadnising Specialist is responsible for assisting with monitoring, maintaining, and executing against the Sprouts Brand merchandising strategies within assigned departments to drive revenue and growth. This position will remain current on the performances of all existing Sprouts Brand products to aide in product lifecycle management, while also assisting with and playing a central role in the new product development process. This role is an integral part of the Sprouts Brand team contributing ideas and expertise to support projects ensuring successful achievement of departmental goals and objectives. This position will work closely with the Category Strategy Manager of Sprouts Brand.

Overview Of 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years of experience related to retail purchasing, marketing and/or merchandising
• Retail industry private label experience preferred
• Ability to influence without authority and maintain strategic relationships
• Requires outstanding communication skills amongst a strong interpersonal attitude that demonstrates organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize work and multi-task across many assignments
• Requires experience in Microsoft Suite, with a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High degree of creativity and ability to work independently

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday. https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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