Specialty Team Leader (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Department Manager)

Job Responsibilities

Holds ATLs, supervisors, and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.

Defines and develops clear expectations to achieve the highest standards of retail execution.

Effectively delegates to and empowers ATLs and Team Members.

Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, margin, expense, and labor targets.

Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.

Ensures products are cross-merchandised in accordance with regional and global guidelines.

Ensures adherence to category management schedule and planograms.

Ensures nutritional aspects are displayed correctly.

Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with departmental and store leadership.

Maintains comprehensive knowledge of and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory rules and standards.

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.
• Food safety certification.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Promotion Information

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.

Wage Range

$23.60-$42.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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