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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Assistant Grocery Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have 1–3 years of retail management experience.
  • Be dependable and reliable, and be able to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Be able to walk up to 3 miles per 8 hours.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take and give direction while participating in a team environment.
  • Show outgoing and friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.
  • Have a proven ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, and working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
  • Have strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Have strong organization and planning skills, and be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Be able to vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 pounds from 9 inches to 62 inches for up to 25 hours.
  • Be able to vertically and horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 pounds from 5 inches to 34 inches, a distance of up to 5 feet, for up to 25 hours without mechanical assistance.
  • Be able to repeatedly squat, kneel, and bend to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Grocery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
  • Manage ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Grocery team.
  • Coordinate merchandising and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
  • Help lead a team that develops ideas to deliver high-quality products, service, and customer experiences.
  • Assist with hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Grocery team.
  • Unload and sort store deliveries.
  • Ensure that company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed, and verify that other Grocery team members are aware of and follow these procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets is preferred.

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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