Whole Body Team Leader (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Department Manager)

Job Responsibilities Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service. Makes hiring and separation decisions in partnership with Store Leadership. Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets. Projects annual sales and expenses and prepares operating budget. Manages ordering and inventory to achieve targeted contribution to profit margin. Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationship with departmental and store leadership. Establishes and maintains positive and productive vendor relationships. Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends. Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution. Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale. Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions. Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover. Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards. Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations. Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals. Job Skills Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends. Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management. Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills and ability to prioritize. Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills. Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner. Thorough product knowledge. Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures. Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory. Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate. Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications. Experience 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8‑hour work day: standing/walking 6‑8 hours, sitting 1‑4 hours. Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling. Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals. Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery. May require use of ladders. The wage range for this position is $23.60‑$42.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits , which include a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at the date of hire and may vary by location, length of service, and job type. 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 or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.