Hiring: Director, Sprouts Brand - Category Strategy Company: Sprouts Farmers Market Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:00:13 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, Microsoft Office, Phoenix About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in category management, merchandising, private brand, or related functions •5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, developing talent, and leading cross-functional business initiatives Required Skills: •Develop and execute the strategic vision, operating plans, and growth agenda for the Sprouts Brand portfolio, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and long-term business •Lead category strategy and portfolio planning to drive Sprouts Brand sales growth, gross profit expansion, category penetration where relevant, customer loyalty, and competitive •Partner with senior leaders across Merchandising, Product Development, Supply Chain, Operations, Brand, and Quality to establish category priorities and deliver business •Own category portfolio performance, leveraging market intelligence, customer insights, competitive analysis, and financial metrics to identify growth opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize •Establish and govern category performance metrics, operating reviews, and business planning processes to drive accountability and continuous •Direct innovation roadmaps and commercialization strategies, prioritizing opportunities that accelerate growth, strengthen brand differentiation, and expand market •Build and lead strategic supplier relationships, sourcing strategies, and external partnerships that enhance innovation capabilities, operational effectiveness, and speed to Drive financial performance through margin enhancement, cost optimization, sourcing strategies, and productivity initiatives while balancing customer value and business •Champion cross-functional execution and go-to-market excellence, ensuring successful product launches, operational readiness, inventory health, and in-store Qualifications: •Preferred bachelor’s degrees with 10+ years of progressive experience in category management, merchandising, private brand, or related functions •Demonstrated success developing and commercializing innovative consumer products and driving measurable business growth is beneficial •Requires long-term strategic and financial planning skills •Demonstrated capacity 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 •Thorough understanding Microsoft Office suite Compensation: •401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!