Assistant Store Manager

About the Role

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking high-caliber talent for their Sprouts University Program to develop the next generation of retail leadership. This program focuses on the development of Assistant Store Managers (ASM), who are key in assisting with the efficient and profitable operations of the store. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager assumes complete responsibility for all phases of store operations.

• Program Start Dates: January 2027 and June 2027
• Hiring Locations: North Carolina (specific store location to be determined)
• Onboarding: 10 weeks of in-store leadership and department-specific training, followed by 10 weeks of on-the-job shadowing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring cleanliness, safety, and a well-stocked inventory across all store departments.
• Assist with forecasts, schedules, and monitoring labor to align with store sales, productivity guidelines, and wage budgets.
• Create action plans to address cost control issues.
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate the training of all perishable department Team Members to reduce turnover, promote efficient operations, and control labor costs.
• Develop and maintain communication with other departments and the Store Manager to execute merchandising plans and meet financial objectives.
• Coordinate sales promotion activities.
• Prepare and supervise preparation of merchandise displays and advertising copy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations and standards for labor, health, safety, and sanitation.
• Deal with emergencies, crises, and problems that arise in the store, writing reports for incidents.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: Obtain or be in pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree (targeting May 2026 through May 2027 graduates).
• Experience: Retail experience or project exposure to the retail industry.
• Availability: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility for store assignments.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to give direction and participate in a team environment.
• Interpersonal Skills: Outgoing and friendly demeanor, positive attitude, and ability to interact with customers in an engaging manner.
• Leadership: Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
• Analytical Skills: Strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Organization: Strong organization and planning skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift moderately heavy loads up to 75 lbs., and the ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods.
• Certifications: Have and maintain Food Safety certification.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements, other governmental regulations, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Dependable and reliable.
• Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Ability to manage department staff, including interviewing, hiring, training and development, delivering on-time performance appraisals, providing feedback, scheduling, counseling, and terminating.
• Responsibility for compliance, including checking merchandise dates and removing expired food.
• Ability to deal with emergencies and write incident reports.