Overview

The Category Manager plans and directs all aspects of product development policies, programs, objectives, and initiatives with oversight from the Director of Dairy. This position researches new products, product enhancements, and product redesign that are consistent in meeting the expectations of Sprouts standards for the department. The Category Manager analyzes past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. This position selects, orders, and authorizes payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements.

Essential Functions

• Help outline and follow Sprouts standards for all products carried in the department and assure that all in products meet those standards on quality and price• Create programs with training that maximize sales, margin and minimize spoilage• Establish and manage processes that ensure accurate accounting• Establish retail and promotional pricing on a regional or global basis to meet budgetary goals• Develop and maintain budget, sales, gross margins, and profit goals for department• Develop and communicate easy to use weekly merchandising plans and directives for store use• Oversee all department marketing plans and ads, including weekly flyer, monthly pricing and displays• Develop training that enhances and encourages product knowledge, growth and development• Keep the department fresh and appealing to customers by regularly incorporating new product into the overall product mix• Respond to vendor/customer/store issues as needed on a timely basis• Oversee the department to ensure the focus is on customer service, Sprouts' values, sales, profit, and employee development and retention• Maintain awareness of Sprouts marketing strategies and competitive activity• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships• Support and act as a liaison between Sprouts stores and vendors to assure quality products and department standards are being delivered• Supply clear direction for new & existing stores on proper department layout, schematics, opening orders• Coordinate and source vendor participation for new store openings and marketing programs• Ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, storage, safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met• Develop strategies that keep Sprouts on the cutting edge of the industry• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes• Manage seasonal and promotional forecasting with the team and third party partners• Strong communication with third party supply chain team and vendors • Minimize shrink and manage chargebacks• Understand department and industry standards• Excellent communication skills to manage multiple cross-functional teams and present to executive teams• Understand and manage commodity costs and retails by market • Tracking and forecasting on commodities and margin for department• Responsible for relationship with marketing to build department promotional plans• Collaborate with E-comm/omnichannel on future programs• Manage/influence, develop and train support staff

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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

• Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, with experience as Merchandiser or Manager preferred• Previous buying/negotiating experience required• Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Power BI, Outlook and the Internet• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines• Complete understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins• Some travel required

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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