Sprouts Farmers Market · 1 day ago
Merchandising Specialist I
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSprouts Farmers Market is a neighborhood grocery store that focuses on high-quality, farm fresh produce and natural foods. They are seeking a Merchandising Specialist I for their Merchandising Rotational Program, which provides recent graduates with hands-on learning in analytics and merchandising strategy. The role involves analyzing merchandise performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business decision-making.
Food ProcessingMeat and Poultry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in a structured rotational program, gaining exposure to various aspects of merchandise planning, including sales forecasting, inventory management, assortment planning, and financial analysis
Participate in a comprehensive onboarding program designed to ease the transition from academia to the corporate world, covering topics such as professional communication, time management, and company culture
Engage in sessions with executive leadership to gain insights into the company’s strategic direction and operational priorities
Be paired with an experienced mentor who will provide ongoing guidance, career development advice, and support
Be assigned an onboarding ambassador, a peer mentor, who will provide day-to-day guidance, answer questions, and help you navigate the initial stages of your role
Assist in gathering and analyzing data to support sales forecasts, inventory targets and merchandise financial plans
Partner with Category Managers to align merchandise plans with pricing, promotions, assortment strategies and space planning initiatives
Generate and distribute recurring business reports, highlighting insights and actionable recommendations
Maintain and update financial models and reporting tools to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information
Contribute to ad hoc projects by collecting data, tracking deliverables and reporting progress to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Obtain or be in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. (August 2025 – May 2026 graduates)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Interest in retail, merchandising, and pricing strategies
No previous pricing experience required
Benefits
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!
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
Company
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts is the place where goodness grows.
Founded in 2002
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600MKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-07-25Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2013-08-01IPO
2011-02-16Acquired
Leadership Team
James Bahrenburg
Chief Technology Officer
Curtis Valentine
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-22
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