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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Bulk Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeBuffalo Grove, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have 1–2 years of experience in a retail grocery environment and 1 year of managerial leadership experience.
  • Be dependable and reliable, and be able to work a flexible schedule that changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Know weekly advertising items, direct customers to product locations throughout the store, and perform general housekeeping in the department.
  • Possess working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
  • Be able to move product weighing up to 50 pounds vertically and horizontally, from 4 to 36 inches, for up to 4 feet and for up to 15 hours without mechanical assistance.
  • Be able to stand continuously for up to 4 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
  • Be able to perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance, packing, and stocking of all bulk foods.
  • Follow the merchandising Bulk plan and ensure the team packages and scales bulk items properly, fills bulk bins, and prepares, wraps, and prices bulk packages accurately and legibly.
  • Order and maintain inventory, rotate product using code dates, and follow the company’s cleaning and sanitation program.
  • Oversee department compliance with company and governmental safety, health, Weights & Measures, and COOL regulations.
  • Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
  • Provide a high level of customer service.
  • Ensure Bulk items are properly prepared, packaged, and presented, and that the Bulk area is clean and orderly.
  • Receive, unload, and stock merchandise as needed throughout the day.
  • 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 as needed, collaborating with business and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
  • Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Lead a team in delivering product quality, customer service, and customer experience.
  • Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.

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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