Category Manager - Grocery

Responsibilities: Develop strategies to deliver sales and margin growth and win market share across Grocery and Frozen, including ecommerce and stores Create assortments and pricing structures to maximize sales and minimize spoilage Develop and maintain budget, sales, gross margins, and profit goals for the department Drive the category review process with cross-functional teams Lead launches of product innovations and balance emerging brands with popular items Lead JD/Business Partnerships (JBP) with vendors and expand collaboration with brokers Build and create customer-favorite items with Sprouts Brand Team Oversee department marketing plans and ads, coordinating with Shopper Marketing and loyalty teams Respond to vendor, customer, and store issues promptly Develop weekly merchandising plans and directives for stores Maintain strong vendor and broker relationships; act as liaison between stores and vendors to ensure quality and standards Provide direction for new and existing stores on layout, opening orders, programs and training Coordinate and source vendor participation for new store openings and resets

Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; 3+ years retail buying experience Strong strategic and financial planning skills Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities Strong project management and multitasking capabilities MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet proficiency Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet tight deadlines Willingness to travel occasionally; in-person presence 3–5 days/week at Sprouts Support Office, Phoenix, AZ negotiation relationship management time management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word PowerPoint