New Store Opening Trainer

The New Store Opening Trainer is responsible for conducting on-site training for new store openings. This position will set-up, and conduct, all training programs, schedule coverage through the opening week, resolve technical issues and ensure all systems are running (prior to store opening). This position will report directly to the Director of Merchandising & Schematics.  

Essential Functions:

• Design, plan, organize and direct training materials for scanning/receiving/front end.
• Monitor and evaluate training activities and program effectiveness.
• Select and assign support staff to conduct on-site and off-site live training for scanning/receiving/front end.
• Evaluate store staffing levels and schedule coverage for scanning/receiving/front end through grand opening week; work with Store and Regional Managers to adjust if needed.
• Set up and test all equipment and programs related to scanning/receiving/front end.
• Work directly with IT department to resolve all technical issues.
• Set up work areas and supplies for scanning/receiving/front end.
• Coordinate store set up to ensure all aspects of scanning/receiving/front end are operational prior to store opening.
• Troubleshoot and resolve all item level issues (NOF’s, BOGO’s, Ad pricing, Coupons etc.) prior to opening to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Provide training and support for scanning/receiving/front end teams through grand opening week.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 3 years combined experience with POS, scanning, and receiving systems in grocery retail.
• Willing/able to travel up to 95 % of year.
• Basic computer knowledge and literacy.
• Knowledge and experience with pricing, receiving/inventory management, and POS systems such as: DMA, Access Via, WebDesign Shop, and ISS45; or other related systems.
• Must have the ability to adapt to new programs.
• Strong background in staff training and development.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

Physical Requirements:

• Mobile, able to stand up to 12 hours per day.
• Fit and able to travel out of state on a consistent basis.
• Able to lift boxes/equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours depending on company needs.

This job may have specific physical demands including, but not limited to, the following:  ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; ability to operate machinery with moving mechanical parts; and ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, stand for a long period of time and push/pull heavy loads.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Qualified candidates will be contacted.  To learn more about all of the benefits of working at Sprouts and how you can become part of our growing team, apply on-line at .  Sprouts Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.