Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) - Hawaii Metro

Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of WFM store operations and merchandising processes.
• Oversees processes, programs, and initiatives including merchandising, marketing, quality assurance, training, and communications.
• Supervises daily operations and provides daily feedback to store leaders / teams regarding retail plan execution including; sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
• Drives decision-making and team focus through solid understanding of company operations and differentiation strategies.
• Drives exceptional customer service and maintains excellent community relations.
• Analyzes, compiles and completes necessary financial reports.
• Builds strong and supportive relationships with store and regional leadership.
• Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships between various WFM departments, operations, and functions.
• Works with key functional and operational stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of Operations priorities, objectives, and anticipated outcomes.
• Ensures recommendations and insights are shared with the appropriate leadership decision-makers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in a Leadership role in Retail/Culinary/Hospitality or related industries.
• High performing Manager/Team Leader or has equivalent leadership experience, preferably in retail or hospitality industries.
• The ability to successfully drive results; supporting TMs and TLs to achieve the highest standards.
• Well-rounded knowledge and application of all merchandising/retailing expectations.
• Critical thinking with creative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Strong communicator; ability to be precise, clear and convey enthusiasm.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Well organized with excellent follow through.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and all operations-related applications.

Skills and Abilities

• High integrity, transparency and authenticity.
• Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies, procedures and processes.
• Understand, communicate and lead upon WFM Core Values, Leadership Principals and Declaration of Interdependence.
• Know, communicate and support our Values in Action.
• Achieve and maintain comprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole Trade, etc.).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including low premium health, dental and vision plans, life insurance plans, paid time off plan, 401k plan, wellness programs, career learning & development, Team Member Assistance Program and a 20% Team Member discount.
• Competitive wages and a great work / life balance!

Pay

$23.60 - $42.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Whole Foods Market offers a set scheduled training program from July-September. Participants can miss up to, but no more than, three training days which are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.