Grocery Assistant Jobs

Previous retail management experience in a high-volume environment required. Grocery experience preferred.

Previous ordering/inventory management experience required.

Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.

Skills to manage financial results, including labor and profit margin.

Skills to work independently, effectively manage own time and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Skills to manage difficult customer interactions required.

Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, freshness and quality, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies

Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team

Experience in setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals

Knowledge of the competition; leveraging insights to drive business objectives

Experience managing a team of hourly team members and leaders and creating business specific strategies and goals

Using SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed.

Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in ordering for the grocery and bulk departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.

Offering and following up on special orders.

Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department.

Supporting store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities.

Knowledge of retail business fundamentals including: department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, pricing and promotions strategies

Skills in recruiting, selecting and talent management of hourly team members and leaders

Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building and managing a guest first culture on your team

Establish a culture of accountability through clear expectations and performance management

Experience setting and planning department(s) monthly/quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing a team to deliver on sales goals

Knowledge of the competition; leveraging insights to drive business objectives

Be at least 18 years of age and 1-3 years retail management experience. Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred

Assist the Grocery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit

Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.

Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

To be an Assistant Grocery Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market you must:

Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Grocery team

Be at least 18 years of age and 1-3 years retail management experience. Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets preferred

Assist the Grocery Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit

Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.

Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Grocery team

Effectively coordinate merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.

Collaborates with the Grocery Department Manager on maintaining adequate staffing levels; assists with interviewing and extending job offers.

High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

2+ years of leadership experience (manager or lead) - retail or restaurant preferred.

Assists all Grocery Department associates with daily responsibilities while leading by example.

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse crew in a fast-paced environment.

Thorough understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.

Using SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed.

Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in ordering for the grocery and bulk departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels.

Assisting the grocery/bulk department manager in managing margin, COGs and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing.

Offering and following up on special orders.

Working with the department manager to address performance issues within the department.

Supporting store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities.

Ensure sales and work area are swept clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report hazards to management.

Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.

Other duties assigned by management.

Successful experience in the grocery operation (i.e., merchandising, ordering, inventorying, and pricing).

Responsible for assisting the department manager with inventory, security, and expense control of the department.

Offer product samples, answer product questions, and offer assistance in finding or suggesting product selection.

Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management.

Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate

Notify management of customer or employee accidents.

Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation.

Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and

Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.

Retail and organic food experience not required, but is a plus.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. frequently.

Stand and walk for the entire shift.

Willingness to work in a cooler environment (approx. 35°).

Ensure that full, attractive product displays are maintained.

Rotate and face product to ensure freshness and visibility.

Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management

Notify management of customer or employee accidents

Assist in developing adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation

Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair

High school education or equivalent

Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates

Ensure that products are accurately labeled and arrange layout on shelves.

Replenish and adjust products on shelves

Keep the work area sanitary

Assist daily store operations, including prepare and organize shopping tools(shopping carts and basket).