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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Dairy Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanta Barbara, CA, USA$19.50 - $29.15 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years of retail grocery experience.
  • Have good communication skills and the ability to give and take direction while participating in a team environment.
  • Be able to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Possess working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
  • Show outgoing and friendly behavior and a positive attitude toward team members and customers.
  • Be able to answer phones and take special orders.
  • Perform general housekeeping in the department and clean and sanitize work areas, including tables, floors, walls, cases, coolers, and freezers.
  • Be able to operate knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as needed, and use scales and weight measures to accurately weigh and label products.
  • Be able to stand continuously for up to 3 hours and for a total of 8 hours per shift; vertically transfer trays weighing up to 5 pounds from 7 to 64 inches for up to 10 hours; and vertically or horizontally transfer items weighing up to 40 pounds from 5 to 36 inches, for up to 36 feet and up to 10 hours, without mechanical assistance.
  • Adhere to safety, health, and Weights and Measures regulations, and obtain and maintain a Food Handlers permit.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the activities and functions of the Dairy Department to achieve and maximize sales and profits.
  • Give direction to department clerks and oversee presentation and sanitation standards in the Dairy Department, on the sales floor, and in the backroom cooler.
  • Process and stock products according to dairy standards.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department.
  • Control inventory to recommended stock levels using proper ordering techniques to maximize sales and minimize stock loss.
  • Rotate products to maintain freshness and remove out-of-code items.
  • Manage price changes within the department.
  • Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and recommend merit increases through the biannual performance review process.
  • Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
  • Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns.
  • Take and document corrective actions when needed, collaborating with business and human resources partners on coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
  • Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
  • Lead a team in delivering high-quality products, service, and customer experience.

About the Company

Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Sprouts Farmers Market operates as a specialty grocery retailer focused on natural and organic foods. It runs more than 400 stores in 24 states, offering a curated selection that mirrors a farmers market, including produce, organic options, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, meat and dairy, and natural body care. Stores are smaller (about 23,000 square feet) to emphasize freshness and efficiency, with a strong distribution network to keep products fresh. A major part of its offering is private-label products (over 2,400 items) that made up about 23% of sales in late 2024, helping margins and loyalty. The company differentiates itself by concentrating on hard-to-find natural and specialty items, health-focused categories (plant-based, gluten-free, keto, paleo), and a farm-market shopping vibe, rather than competing as a traditional grocery store. Its goal is to make natural foods more accessible and affordable while serving as a complementary destination for health-minded shoppers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
2002

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