Associate Store Team Leader

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Support the Store Team Leader in all aspects of store operations. Provide guidance to Team Leaders in team operations including profitability, expense control, inventory control, buying, merchandising, labor and regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.
• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Uphold and communicate regional and store programs and standards to Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Regularly inspect the store to ensure compliance with all programs, rules and standards.
• Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.
• Address customer concerns when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Ability to multi-task, show excellent follow-through and see the big picture
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills
• Basic computer skills
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• 2+ years of experience in a Leadership role
• Customer Service Focus
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)
• Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising)
• Managing P&L

The wage range for this position is $86,320.00-$118,622.40 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

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At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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