Overview 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 Fresh Baked Category Manager plans and directs all aspects of product and program development, pricing, and promotions, and initiatives that are in line with overall department objectives, with oversight from the department Director. The Fresh Baked Category Manager utilizes analytics and industry trends to develop and launch initiatives to meet targeted expectations and align with customer needs. This position is also responsible for the achievement of sales objectives, profitability goals, market share and competitive position strategies.     Overview of Responsibilities Create new and innovative Fresh Baked programs and products to differentiate Sprouts Analyze sales and margin to drive assortment decisions, go to market plans, including pricing, promo and merchandising Identify trends and scale them through upstream and in-store Bakery solutions  Develop and execute long and short-range category strategies Budget and monitor sales and margin plans of assigned categories Maintain knowledge of customer needs state, competitive landscape and industry trends Partner with Store Operations on labor, processes and standards Work cross functionally with various teams to develop and execute strategies on product innovation and improvement; presentation, packing, pricing, assortment, marketing and shrink Provide excellent store support through timely responses and data driven decisions Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships and work collaboratively to build and execute the product development pipeline Create clear, actionable merchandising directives and promotional plans for Operations and stores to execute successfully Develop and deliver training materials to build store-level expertise in product knowledge, merchandising, and execution 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 #LI-CS1 Qualifications Preferred Bachelor Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, with experience as Merchandiser or Manager preferred At least 1 year of Category Management experience 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 Benefits 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/. 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 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. 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.