Vice President, Merchandising - Produce & Floral

Overview

As Vice President of Produce & Floral Merchandising, you will lead the strategic vision and execution for Sprouts’ Produce & Floral categories nationwide. This role drives growth, innovation, and operational excellence while ensuring a best-in-class customer experience. You will collaborate across Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Analytics to deliver sustainable business results and position Sprouts as a destination for fresh, high-quality, differentiated produce and floral offerings.

Overview Of Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
  • Define and execute short- and long-term merchandising strategies to drive growth and profitability.
  • Champion innovation and sustainability initiatives to differentiate Sprouts in the marketplace.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to align on pricing, promotions, and marketing strategies.
  • Translate consumer trends into compelling assortments that meet financial targets and customer expectations.
  • Oversee supplier negotiations, pricing, and promotional strategies to exceed business results.
• Operational Excellence
  • Lead sourcing, procurement, replenishment, and inventory management strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards and implement preventative measures.
  • Mentor and develop a high-performing team; foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive change management initiatives and encourage innovative thinking.
• Performance Management
  • Establish and monitor vendor performance metrics; hold partners accountable for service levels, funding, and compliance.
  • Conduct regular store and supplier visits to identify opportunities and strengthen relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ Years of retail management experience, and 15+ years of retail merchandising experience.
• Proven track record of driving sustainable growth through strategic and operational excellence.
• Expertise in supplier relationships, supply chain, and category management.
• Strong knowledge of merchandising, supply planning, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to implement systems and optimize business processes.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to innovation, customer experience, and continuous improvement.

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Leading Change
• Strategic Planning
• Building Teams

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate family's 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun

• 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

Sprouts Farmers Market offers Daily Pay - 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 Daily Pay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With Daily Pay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

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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.

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