🚀 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 will focus 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 & Virginia (actual store locations to be determined)
• Eligibility: You are within 6 months of graduation from a full-time bachelors or masters 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.

Overview of 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 to reduce turnover, promote more efficient operations and provide better control over labor costs. Developing and maintaining communication with the other departments and Store Manager is key to executing merchandising plans which help meet the financial objectives of the store.

Qualifications

To be a SUP Assistant Store Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

• 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
• Demonstrate an outgoing and friendly demeanor with a positive attitude and the ability to engage customers
• Be able to manage department staff to include interviewing, hiring, training and development, delivering on-time performance appraisals, providing feedback, scheduling, counseling and terminating
• Demonstrate leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, with working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
• Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills; coordinate sales promotion activities and supervise preparation of merchandise displays and advertising copy
• Be responsible for compliance and ensuring dates on merchandise are checked and expired food is removed in accordance with Sprouts procedures
• Be able to handle emergencies and problems during the day, writing reports for accidents or incidents and following company procedures
• Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with federal, state and company regulations for labor, health, safety and sanitation to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs, and stand for long periods; ability to bend, reach, kneel and squat as required

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to 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 at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Participation in Telemedicine: Teledoc
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and 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, bulk goods and more in a fun, friendly farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that empower others along their journey.