Store Leadership Manager — Grow Sales and People

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Cudahy (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

Employee discount

Flexible schedules

EAP

401(K) with company match

Company paid life insurance

DailyPay access

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in California to direct all store operations, drive sales, and lead a team across perishable and non-perishable departments.

You will model Sprouts values, ensure safety and quality standards, and mentor a department-led team to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing inventory, labor, and expenses to meet targets, maintaining compliance, and continuously improving store

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 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.
• Proven success leading non-perishable and perishable department operations with integrity, including profit and loss, safety, sanitation, staffing, disciplinary actions, training, developing leaders, conducting performance appraisals, meeting deadlines, managing inventory and shrink, executing sales promotions, and merchandising.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, attention to detail, analytical, and solution-focused decisiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping/accounting, time and attendance, and HR software.
• Flexible to work a schedule that changes based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Safety certification.
• Able to lift 60 pounds and push/pull heavy loads as described in the job.
• Wear PPE and operate equipment safely as required.

Responsibilities

• Positively shape the culture in the store by modeling leadership behaviors aligned to Sprouts values.
• Develop the store leadership team to deliver an exceptional customer experience by motivating and engaging team members.
• Lead a team of approximately ten people (Department Managers and Receivers).
• Motivate and develop the management team by embracing Sprouts leadership behaviors.
• Celebrate store successes and identify opportunities for perpetual improvement.
• Elevate customer satisfaction by teaching teams to exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge when assisting customers and training staff.
• Communicate expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback for effective communication within teams.
• Address emergencies, crises, and issues with urgency.
• Own P&L – manage inventory, labor, and expenses to meet targets.
• Maintain compliance with safety and food safety requirements and audits.
• Address safety, security, and loss prevention concerns with the BPS team.
• Ensure compliance with labor, health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Drive sales growth and store experience with Educate and Enrich standards.
• Master top item in-stock conditions through inventory and ordering practices.
• Oversee inventory management including ordering, receiving, stocking, and dating.
• Oversee invoicing from distribution centers and vendors; report discrepancies.
• Lead Receivers and backroom organization, cleanliness, and safety.
• Assist in store displays and ensure pricing accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business management / related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bookkeeping software

Time and attendance systems

HR software

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in California to direct all store operations, drive sales, and lead a team across perishable and non-perishable departments.

You will model Sprouts values, ensure safety and quality standards, and mentor a department-led team to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing inventory, labor, and expenses to meet targets, maintaining compliance, and continuously improving store