Market Manager

The Market Manager is responsible for multiple stores and Store Manager supervision in a designated market. The Market Manager oversees the financial/budget, labor forecasting, product inventory and distribution, facilities management, vendor relationships and overall store operations for all stores in a market.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the success and profitability of all stores within assigned Market by analyzing P&L, margins and other financial tools and implementing plans to ensure financial goals are met
• Ensures adherence to company policies, procedures and practices regarding safety, security and loss prevention
• Complies with applicable local, state and federal laws on health, sanitation and food safety, and employment-related laws; maintains Sprouts Open Door policy
• Develops and mentors team members to assume key management positions at the store and trainer level
• Ambassador of the Sprouts culture; striving to maintain the brand and reputation
• Oversees facility management for all stores
• Develops and implements programs to reduce shrink, maintain proper inventory levels and cash management
• Ensures all stores adhere to proper Sprouts store conditions
• Partners with Regional Trainers to address needs
• Conducts store meetings and attends manager meetings
• Coordinates new store openings
• Reviews all store requests for new hires, promotions, demotions, terminations and transfers and partners with HR to execute such requests
• Counsels Store Managers in coaching and development of Team Members
• Helps maintain high levels of team member morale, leveraging team member recognition programs
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, invoicing, pricing and inventory processes are followed by all stores
• Serves as local contact for community relations and donations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management or related field preferred; 5+ years of store management experience with multiple location oversight in the retail industry, preferably in the grocery industry; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Cost benefit analysis,  critical thinking skills and an ability to multi-task and solve problems
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations
• Capacity to motivate and inspire team members with strong leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Good knowledge of perishable and non-perishable practices and principles in a grocery retail environment
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with customers, vendors, suppliers, and team members at all levels
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements; basic math skills to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, markups, percentages and volume
• Basic knowledge of employment practices such as recruiting, interviewing, employee relations, performance management; effective supervision skills, including the ability to motivate and hold team members accountable
• Access to reliable transportation, auto insurance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must vertically transfer milk trays weighing up to 60 lbs., from 9” to 62”, for up to 25 hours/week
• Must vertically/horizontally transfer boxes weighing up to 50 lbs., from 5” to 34”, for a distance up to 5 feet for up to 25 hours/week without mechanical assistance
• Must use Pallet jack to move pallets weighing up to 1000 lbs., requiring a force up to 50 lbs., for a distance up to 120 feet for up to 1 hour
• Must use a utility cart to move product weighing up to 500 lbs., requiring up to 25 lbs. of force, for a distance of 120 feet for up to 1 hour
• Must use a grocery cart to move product weighing up to 10 lbs., requiring a force up to 5 lbs., for a distance up to 120 feet for up to 10 hours
• An upper body force of 10 lbs. for up to 1 hour is required
• Bilateral coupling forces up to 50 lbs. for up to 30 hours are required
• Will need to use a 2 step stool for up to 1 step per hour
• Repetitive squatting/kneeling/bending to access a point 5 inches from the floor for up to 30 hours is expected
• Standing continuously for 3 hours, for a total of up to 8 hours, is expected
• Will work inside controlled temperatures
• Vision required to stock, clean, organize, inventory, accept cash, verify cash tills, and do other administrative work

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 www.sprouts.com/careers. Sprouts Farmers Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer.