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

About the role

This position assists the Team Leader in various operational tasks and leads and develops Team Members.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Aids Team Leader in analyzing sales, reports, and labor.
• Aids Team Leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation.
• Aids Team Leader with ordering and inventory management.
• Resolves team concerns or issues.
• Fulfills the role of point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Ensures 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 Whole Foods Market vision and goals.

Requirements

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Skills

• High energy, enthusiasm, and affinity for products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" which includes 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).

Pay

$21.55 - $35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.