New Store Trainer Supervisor

Job Introduction:

The New Store Team Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of new store setup and training execution for assigned projects. This role leads and develops NST team members, ensures alignment with store and district leadership, and drives successful project completion through clear communication, coaching, and continuous improvement. All while continuing to serve as a hands‑on operational leader, educator, and culture ambassador—responsible for training, coaching, and developing new and transferred team members while ensuring flawless execution of Sprouts standards, programs, and initiatives.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate pre-opening communications with Field and Support Office partners
• Oversee and follow up on team member live training execution
• Assign and confirm accountability for required departmental orders
• Monitor progress of store setup and training across all departments using daily checklists
• Communicate project status and risks; facilitate daily huddles with NSO and Core Leadership teams
• Complete mid-year and annual performance evaluations for direct reports
• Support team member development through monthly 1:1s, on-site visits, and real-time coaching
• Train, coach, and develop new and transferred team members across departments, ensuring readiness prior to and during store opening.
• Execute and support company programs including Production Planning, Picklists, PI/CAO, merchandising standards, and food safety audits.
• Support department setup, ordering, production, and merchandising to ensure full operational readiness utilizing E&E.
• Review and distribute PCR results to support continuous improvement in training practices
• Mentor new hires and SWA team members to build a strong talent pipeline
• Coordinate and oversee enterprise and district initiatives assigned during project gaps
• Contribute to ongoing process and material improvements to enhance department expertise
• Model Sprouts values and actively promote company culture at new store locations

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years in a Sprouts New Store Team role required.
• Minimum of two years of Sprouts Core Manager role or equivalent leadership position preferred.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to motivate, engage, and develop team members in high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to give and receive directions while leading and developing on-site teams and remote team members.
• Highly organized with exceptional planning, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new systems, equipment, programs, and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in training, coaching, and team development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus and accountability.
• Self-directed, dependable, and results-oriented
• Consistent demonstration of Sprouts values: Care, Own It, and Love Being Different

 Core Competencies

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results
• Positive Approach

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.

 

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups:

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

 

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.

 

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