New Graduate - Assistant Store Manager

Overview

Program Overview

We are looking to develop the next generation of retail leadership at Sprouts Farmers Market - a Fortune 500 company and one of the fastest growing retailers in the United States. As you explore this opportunity within the Sprouts University Program, you’ll see that our goal is to bring in high caliber talent and equip you with the resources you need to grow your career with us. 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 Date: January 2026 & June 2026
• Hiring locations: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Utah & Virgina (actual store locations to be determined)
• Eligibility: You are within 6 months of graduation from a full-time bachelor\'s or master\'s degree program
• January class graduation requirement: May 2025 - December 2025
• June class graduation requirement: December 2025 - May 2026
• Onboarding process: 10 weeks of in-store leadership and department specific training followed by 10 weeks of on-the-job shadowing
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Store Manager must be familiar with all the departments and department-related activities throughout the store, and assists the Store Manager in ensuring cleanliness, safety and a well-stocked inventory. The Assistant Store Manager also assists with forecasts, schedules, and monitors labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; and creates action plans to address cost control issues. This position directs, oversees, and evaluates the training of all perishable department Team Members in order to reduce and control turnover, promote more efficient operations and to provide better control over labor costs. Developing and maintaining communication with the other departments and Store Manager in the store in order is key in this role to execute merchandising plans which will help to meet the financial objectives of the store.

Qualifications

• Obtain or be in pursuit of a Bachelor\'s Degree (targeting May 2025 through May 2026 graduates)
• Have retail experience or project exposure to the retail industry
• Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays as well as flexibility with store assignments
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to give direction, while participating in a team environment
• Outgoing and friendly demeanor with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers in an engaging manner
• Ability to manage department staff including interviewing, hiring, training and development, delivering on-time performance appraisals, providing feedback, scheduling, counseling and termination
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, with working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare/supervise merchandise displays and advertising copy
• Responsibility for compliance ensuring dates on merchandise are checked and expired food is pulled from shelves pursuant to Sprouts procedures
• Ability to handle emergencies and daily problems, writing reports for accidents or incidents as required
• Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations and standards for labor, health, safety, and sanitation
• Strong organization and planning skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to lift moderately heavy loads up to 75 lbs., and to bend, reach, kneel, squat and stand for long periods

Benefits

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

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Participation in Telemedicine: Teledoc
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage

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 setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that empower others along their journey.