New Graduate - Assistant Store Manager

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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.

• 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 bachelor's or master's degree program
• 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.

June 2026

The Assistant Store Manager must be familiar with all 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 is key to execute merchandising plans that will help meet the financial objectives of the store.

• 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.
• Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers in an engaging manner.
• Be able to manage department staff – including interviewing, hiring, training and development, delivering on‑time performance appraisals, providing feedback, scheduling, counseling and terminating.
• Possess a proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, while possessing a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals.
• Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Be able to coordinate sales promotion activities and prepare/supervise preparation of merchandise displays and advertising copy.
• Be responsible for compliance ensuring dates on merchandise, such as dairy products, meats, and baked goods, are checked and expired food pulled off the shelves on a regular basis pursuant to Sprouts procedures.
• Have the ability to deal with emergencies, crises, and any problems which crop up during the day in the store, writing reports for accidents or other incidents such as when employees or customers are hurt within the store or in the parking lot and processes according to company procedures.
• Have and maintain Food Safety certification. Must also ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for all labor, health, safety and sanitation issues are met to maintain a safe and clean work environment for employees and customers, ensuring compliance with all OSHA requirements, other governmental regulations and company standards.
• Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Have the ability to lift moderately heavy loads up to…