Grocery Associate Team Leader (Assistant DepartmentManager)

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.

Assists the Team Leader in

all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense

control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and

special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All

Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company

image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to

customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be

performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating

Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to

perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions.

All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals,

promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and

ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations

including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the

department.

Job Responsibilities

Develops and maintains

creative store layout and product merchandising.

Works with Team

Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.

Assists Team Leader

in analysis of sales, reports and labor.

Demonstrates

advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of

new products.

Maintains good vendor r elationships, develops new   vendor

relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for

vendor processing.

Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.

Functions as point

person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.

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.

Provides   timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance

evaluations.

Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Job

Skills

High energy, enthusiastic,

and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company

philosophy.

Growth mindset

towards greater responsibility and ownership.

Desire to coach and

mentor others for growth.

Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building ,   and

customer relationship   skills.

Capable of teaching

others in a positive and constructive manner.

Product knowledge.

Advanced knowledge

of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.

Proficient

mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitor

ing profitability, and managing   inventory.

Demonstrated

decision-making ability, leadership skills ,   and ability to

prioritize   and delegate .

Proficiency with

email, Microsoft Office, and operation s- related applications.

Experience

18+ months retail Team

Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Physical

Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50

pounds.

In an 8-hour

work day : standing / walking 6-8 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 : <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees

Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >

90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ability to work in a

wet and cold environment.

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.

Note :   The purpose of

this document is to provide a general summary of essential

responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive

list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements

for every position .

Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any

job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher

level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level.

Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for

similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or

geographic location, and / or needs for the particular position. An

individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current

position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in

order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for

the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the

most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain

milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification,

time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the

higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

The wage range for this position is

$20.05-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods

Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health

insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store

discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs.

Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the

applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For

additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site :

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.

Whole Foods Market works with

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opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career

sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent.

We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our

site.