Grocery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)-Full Time

Job Description Assist the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Lead and develop Team Members. Responsibilities Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution. Help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale. Partner with Team Leader to select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover. Model and deliver outstanding customer service. Follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed. Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling. Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets. Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated. Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness Extensive product knowledge and the desire to impart that knowledge on team members and customers Proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory Basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Desired Work Experiences 1 year of Leadership experience Customer Service Focus Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control) Team Oriented 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 job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote 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. Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too. Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate - about great food, about the communities they live in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans - and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference. Learn more about careers at Whole Foods Market here! Privacy Notice