Bakery Category Manager - Sprouts Farmers Market

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of category business plans within assigned categories that align overall with department and company strategies. The Category Manager plans and directs all aspects of product development programs, pricing, and promotions, in line with overall department business objectives, and initiatives and with oversight from the department Director. The Category Manager analyzes past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and develops programs and initiatives to meet targeted expectations. This position is also responsible for the achievement of sales objectives, profitability goals, market share and competitive position strategies.    

• Analyze product profitability, selection, display and assortment using category management practices
• Budgets and monitors sales and margin plans of assigned categories in accordance with personal and company overall goals
• Review all weekly, monthly, and quarterly statements
• Provide the stores with relevant data to make informed decisions about the department and how to maximize profitability
• Coordination and supervision of all retail pricing for each price and promotional region
• Partners with DSD vendors to achieve high service levels and build strong and relevant local programs
• Creates new and innovative programs to differentiate Sprouts in the marketplace.
• Oversees competitive analysis, including auditing competitive product selection, displays and pricing through on-site visits and market research
• Develops strategies with key business partners on product innovation and improvement; presentation, packing, pricing, assortment and shrink
• Presents information (i.e., category budget overviews, accounting processes etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls
• Coordinates information relative to the development of supplier and product profiles
• Organizes and participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions
• Develops long and short range category plans for the purpose of expanding the department programs and/or ensuring that company resources are effectively utilized
• Drive local and regional initiatives as needed to differentiate and support our farmer’s market positioning
• Support department resets, remodels, and new store openings as appropriate
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Support and act as a liaison between Sprouts stores and vendors to assure quality products and department standards are being are being delivered
• Maintain awareness of Sprouts marketing strategies and competitive activity
• Coordinate and source vendor participation for new store openings and resets
• Develop strategies that keep Sprouts on the cutting edge of the industry

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• Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, with experience as Merchandiser or Manager preferred
• Previous buying/negotiating experience required
• Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Power BI, Outlook and the Internet
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
• Complete understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
• Some travel required

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families 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
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• 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

Get Paid Every Day!

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

 You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

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.

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.

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• Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, with experience as Merchandiser or Manager preferred
• Previous buying/negotiating experience required
• Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Power BI, Outlook and the Internet
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
• Complete understanding of P/L statements, general ledgers, and margins
• Some travel required