Overview The Shopper Marketing Team at Sprouts is building for the future. It’s an exciting time to join a growing company – with a focus on driving change and innovation. This position will own the development and ongoing management of ad products that live within Sprouts Media and Shopper Marketing offerings. This role will also assist in the management of agencies and third-party partners – helping oversee vendor media plan execution, ensuring deliverables are on-time and executed to the business’ expectations and guidance on how to evolve the network. You’ll work closely with our technology team to define ad product requirements and coordinate resources, and input from key stakeholders. You'll also be responsible for identifying and tracking KPIs as you build these experiences. Additionally, this role will work with the leadership team to incorporate future opportunities into the marketing roadmap. As well as partner with the team during vendor planning to develop yearly and quarterly go-to-market plans for the brand community. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual, comfortable with ambiguity, with a strong ability to problem solve, and work cross-functionally. Overview of Responsibilities Define the long-term strategy for shopper marketing for on-site, Digital products, ensuring alignment with broader strategic vision of the Sprouts offering. Evaluates, recommends, and implements marketing technologies and tools that drive efficiency, effectiveness, and measurable business value for the Shopper Marketing function. Manage Integrations: Oversee vetting and integration of third-party ad servers, DSPs and Ad Ops Tools to enable seamless content and ad management across various channels, as well as any cross-platform integrations. Leads cross-functional collaboration by removing roadblocks, aligning stakeholders, and driving solutions that enhance execution speed and marketing effectiveness. Provide guidance, coaching and training to Marketing Specialist(s) within the team. Translate business goals and end user needs into product strategy; communicate direction and product priorities to the development team and other cross-functional stakeholders Develop key relationships and in some cases act as the liaison between Sprouts’ vendors, internal marketing team members, and merchandise team members. Understand, maintain and communicate strict timelines while working with cross-functional teams. Leads agency partnerships, including selecting vendors, setting clear performance expectations, and ensuring strategic alignment with Sprouts’ marketing objectives. Manage the process and functionality of our internal Retail Media portal as well as our marketing team project management system. #LI-CS1 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in marketing or business or closely related field. 6+ years' experience in a marketing related role either internally at a company or at an advertising agency with experience in media planning or retail media. Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communication skills (both written and verbal). A clear ability to connect the dots and proactively provide solutions and opportunities outside of the “usual”. Inquisitive mindset and a willingness to step beyond the comfort zone and establish (not just work within) best-in-class standards. Excellent relationship-building skills and a natural like of people. A proficiency and technical ability in using computer and software systems including MS Office Suite and project management software (Asana experience is a plus). History of working against clear KPIs and success metrics. Resourceful and self-motivated approach to work, with an interest in learning and growing. Collaborative, team player with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 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. 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