Store Leader: Grow Sales & Elevate Your Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Opportunities for career growth

15% employee discount for family

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Contests and appreciation events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market in Gardena, CA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to direct all store operations, drive sales, and lead a team of ten department managers and receivers. You will ensure customer service excellence, safety, and compliance while managing inventory and store standards.

Role requires 1–3 years in retail leadership, a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and a Food Safety certification. You will collaborate across departments to sustain growth and a positive store culture.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in business management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of retail experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated success leading non-perishable and perishable department operations with integrity, including profit and loss, safety, staffing, training, and merchandising.
• Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail and analytical decisiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping/accounting, time and attendance, and HR software.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Safety certification required.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and push/pull 80–100 pounds.
• Stand/walk for extended periods and use PPE as required.
• Familiarity with store operations tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Positively shape the store culture and model Sprouts leadership values.
• Develop the store leadership team to deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Lead a team of approximately ten people including Department Managers and Receivers.
• Motivate and develop management through proactive leadership.
• Maintain and improve customer satisfaction and store performance.
• Ensure product knowledge, pricing accuracy, and display standards.
• Oversee inventory, invoicing, and backroom organization for efficiency.
• Coach leaders, assign responsibilities, and participate in hiring and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and labor regulations.
• Drive sales growth and store experience through educative and enrichment standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bookkeeping

Time & attendance

HR software

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Retail/Communications

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market in Gardena, CA seeks an Assistant Store Manager to direct all store operations, drive sales, and lead a team of ten department managers and receivers. You will ensure customer service excellence, safety, and compliance while managing inventory and store standards.

Role requires 1–3 years in retail leadership, a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), and a Food Safety certification. You will collaborate across departments to sustain growth and a positive store culture.