Associate Store Team Leader

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an experienced Store Team Leader to support store operations, oversee inventory, merchandising, scheduling and regulatory compliance, and drive profitability.

You will lead Team Members, mentor staff, uphold regional and store programs, and ensure excellent customer service and safety. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, and a leadership mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, show excellent follow-through and see the big picture.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.
• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Uphold and communicate regional and store programs and standards to Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Regularly inspect the store to ensure compliance with all programs, rules and standards.
• Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.
• Address customer concerns when necessary.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritize & delegate

Multi-tasking & follow-through

Leadership & team building

Basic computer skills

High energy & product affinity

Flexible schedule (nights/weekends/hol

Job description

Support the Store Team Leader in all aspects of store operations. Provide guidance to Team Leaders in team operations including profitability, expense control, inventory control, buying, merchandising, labor and regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.
• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Uphold and communicate regional and store programs and standards to Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Regularly inspect the store to ensure compliance with all programs, rules and standards.
• Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.
• Address customer concerns when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Ability to multi-task, show excellent follow-through and see the big picture
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills
• Basic computer skills
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• 2+ years of experience in a Leadership role
• Customer Service Focus
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)
• Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising)
• Managing P&L

The wage range for this position is $83,200.00-$109,990.40 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits".

• eligibility for a store discount
• paid time off
• financial wellness
• health & wellness support programs
• access to other Team Member perks

Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a persons date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

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.