Whole Foods Market
Grocery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)
Whole Foods Market, Glen Allen, Virginia, United States, 23060
Grocery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)
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Base pay range: $19.05/hr – $33.20/hr.
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 and maintains awareness of new products.
Maintains good vendor relationships, 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.
Qualifications & 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, 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
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 bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures:
90°F.
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.
Benefits Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits”, which 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 on the date of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Job Application: Please apply via our careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.
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Base pay range: $19.05/hr – $33.20/hr.
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 and maintains awareness of new products.
Maintains good vendor relationships, 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.
Qualifications & 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, 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
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 bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures:
90°F.
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.
Benefits Whole Foods Market offers “Whole Benefits”, which 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 on the date of hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Job Application: Please apply via our careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.
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