Store Leadership Manager — Grow Sales, Lead a Dynamic Team

Sprouts Farmers Market, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

15% family discount on purchases

401(K) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

DailyPay access

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, LLC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Santa Barbara, CA to guide all store operations, drive sales, and lead a team across perishables and non-perishables. You will model Sprouts values while ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment for employees and customers.

You will oversee approximately ten staff, develop leaders, manage inventory and expenses, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver outstanding service and results in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a 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.
• Proven ability to lead both perishable and non-perishable department operations with integrity, including P&L, safety, staffing, and inventory.
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, analytical and solution-focused decisiveness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping/accounting, time and attendance, and HR software.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Safety certification.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds and push/pull 80-100 pounds.
• Stand/walk long hours and maneuver equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Positively shape the store culture by modeling Sprouts leadership behaviors.
• Develop the store leadership team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Lead a team of approximately ten people across departments.
• Motivate and develop management through consistent leadership behaviors.
• Drive store sales and employee engagement while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Oversee inventory management and shrink, ensuring freshness and accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with safety, labeling, health, and sanitation standards.
• Communicate policies, changes, and initiatives to store teams and partners.
• Handle emergencies and operational issues with urgency and composure.
• Support hiring decisions and performance management in alignment with store goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Training & development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Business-related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bookkeeping/Accounting

Time and attendance software

HR software

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, LLC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Santa Barbara, CA to guide all store operations, drive sales, and lead a team across perishables and non-perishables. You will model Sprouts values while ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment for employees and customers.

You will oversee approximately ten staff, develop leaders, manage inventory and expenses, and collaborate with store leadership to deliver outstanding service and results in a fast-paced setting.