Manager Category Strategy, Sprouts Brand
Overview:
This role will lead the development and execution of Sprouts Brand category strategy in partnership with Merchandising to drive Sprouts Brand sales, volume and profitabilityLead identifying, creating and delivering exceptional products within the Sprouts Brands (SB) assortment portfolioLead product development for assigned categories and deliver a strategy that supports short and long-term, new item development and product refreshesPartner with cross functional teams during new item development process to ensure alignment on strategy support and growthCreate custom solutions utilizing food knowledge of global trends, flavor profiles and ingredients in assigned categories that will drive first to market production on unique and differentiated new itemsIdentify, develop, and maintain internal and external resources to deliver outstanding results
Essential Functions:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SB product development process from concept to shelfDeliver day-to-day communication, support, and on-time delivery across the business in relation to respective categoriesLead execution of Sprouts Brand Assortment Strategies, including development of items from idea-to-shelf to achieve differentiation and competitive COGs to drive profitability for the Category, while also maximizing quality.
Deliver SB category strategies that keep Sprouts on the cutting edge of the industryLeverage market data and consumer research to create solutions for unmet consumer needs, translating them into concepts, projects and distinctive productsDevelop or enhance innovative product formulations with appropriate teamsDrive vendor selection and negotiate product costs on all new itemsManage Strategic Supplier Relationships with current and potential new vendor partners supporting product transitions, security of supply, and speed-to-shelf while minimizing service and inventory disruptions.
Manage all SB new item projects during the entire product development process and maintain SB New Item Tracker ToolInitiate and partner with Legal to retrieve all SB Supplier Vendor Agreements, SB Addendums and any custom agreements that secures a competitive advantage position for SproutsLead SB annual business planning for assigned categories in collaboration with cross-functional team membersAlign key stakeholders including:
SB leadership, merchandising leadership and suppliers, among othersProvide ongoing communication to other SB team members including Brand and PackagingPartner with Merchandising to define the role of SB within categories, as well as, participate in category strategy development, category assortment reviews, adds/deletes discussions and sales planningMonitor, maintain and optimize retail execution and conduct post-launch analysis against SB initiatives within categories and make appropriate recommendations based on analysisAssist in communicating new product information to cross functional teams to optimize product assortment and placementConduct retail store visits to evaluate store execution and overall category effectivenessDeliver and maintain consistent product quality within brand promise by being an active participant in the sensory phases of product development, approving reformulations, packaging, sourcing and specification changesFollow established programs and SOPs to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory#LI-CS1 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements:
Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of departmental experience, with experience as Merchandising or Management preferredPrevious Category Management and/or buying/negotiating experience preferred with product knowledge of grocery industryPrevious product development experience preferred Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skillsAbility to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlinesComplete understanding of P/L statements and marginsThorough understanding Microsoft Office suiteSome travel requiredPreferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of departmental experience, with experience as Merchandising or Management preferredPrevious Category Management and/or buying/negotiating experience preferred with product knowledge of grocery industryPrevious product development experience preferred Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skillsAbility to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlinesComplete understanding of P/L statements and marginsThorough understanding Microsoft Office suiteSome travel required
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your familyThese programs include:
Competitive paySick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families healthVacation accrual planOpportunities for career growth15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at SproutsFlexible schedulesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company matchCompany paid life insuranceContests 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 performanceAffordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and visionHealth Savings Account with company matchPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careCompany paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathersPaid holidaysGet 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 forWith 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/Why Sprouts:
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 workThis is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirementsSprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents:
We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
Recommended Skills Business Planning Category Management Confidentiality Customer Service Financial Planning Flexible Spending Account Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This role will lead the development and execution of Sprouts Brand category strategy in partnership with Merchandising to drive Sprouts Brand sales, volume and profitabilityLead identifying, creating and delivering exceptional products within the Sprouts Brands (SB) assortment portfolioLead product development for assigned categories and deliver a strategy that supports short and long-term, new item development and product refreshesPartner with cross functional teams during new item development process to ensure alignment on strategy support and growthCreate custom solutions utilizing food knowledge of global trends, flavor profiles and ingredients in assigned categories that will drive first to market production on unique and differentiated new itemsIdentify, develop, and maintain internal and external resources to deliver outstanding results
Essential Functions:
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SB product development process from concept to shelfDeliver day-to-day communication, support, and on-time delivery across the business in relation to respective categoriesLead execution of Sprouts Brand Assortment Strategies, including development of items from idea-to-shelf to achieve differentiation and competitive COGs to drive profitability for the Category, while also maximizing quality.
Deliver SB category strategies that keep Sprouts on the cutting edge of the industryLeverage market data and consumer research to create solutions for unmet consumer needs, translating them into concepts, projects and distinctive productsDevelop or enhance innovative product formulations with appropriate teamsDrive vendor selection and negotiate product costs on all new itemsManage Strategic Supplier Relationships with current and potential new vendor partners supporting product transitions, security of supply, and speed-to-shelf while minimizing service and inventory disruptions.
Manage all SB new item projects during the entire product development process and maintain SB New Item Tracker ToolInitiate and partner with Legal to retrieve all SB Supplier Vendor Agreements, SB Addendums and any custom agreements that secures a competitive advantage position for SproutsLead SB annual business planning for assigned categories in collaboration with cross-functional team membersAlign key stakeholders including:
SB leadership, merchandising leadership and suppliers, among othersProvide ongoing communication to other SB team members including Brand and PackagingPartner with Merchandising to define the role of SB within categories, as well as, participate in category strategy development, category assortment reviews, adds/deletes discussions and sales planningMonitor, maintain and optimize retail execution and conduct post-launch analysis against SB initiatives within categories and make appropriate recommendations based on analysisAssist in communicating new product information to cross functional teams to optimize product assortment and placementConduct retail store visits to evaluate store execution and overall category effectivenessDeliver and maintain consistent product quality within brand promise by being an active participant in the sensory phases of product development, approving reformulations, packaging, sourcing and specification changesFollow established programs and SOPs to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory#LI-CS1 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements:
Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of departmental experience, with experience as Merchandising or Management preferredPrevious Category Management and/or buying/negotiating experience preferred with product knowledge of grocery industryPrevious product development experience preferred Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skillsAbility to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlinesComplete understanding of P/L statements and marginsThorough understanding Microsoft Office suiteSome travel requiredPreferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of departmental experience, with experience as Merchandising or Management preferredPrevious Category Management and/or buying/negotiating experience preferred with product knowledge of grocery industryPrevious product development experience preferred Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skillsAbility to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlinesComplete understanding of P/L statements and marginsThorough understanding Microsoft Office suiteSome travel required
Benefits:
In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your familyThese programs include:
Competitive paySick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families healthVacation accrual planOpportunities for career growth15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at SproutsFlexible schedulesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company matchCompany paid life insuranceContests 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 performanceAffordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and visionHealth Savings Account with company matchPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent careCompany paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathersPaid holidaysGet 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 forWith 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/Why Sprouts:
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 workThis is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirementsSprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents:
We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
Recommended Skills Business Planning Category Management Confidentiality Customer Service Financial Planning Flexible Spending Account Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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