Associate Team Leader: Merchandising & Store Operations

Whole Foods Market; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking a capable Team Member to assist the Team Leader by managing daily operations, merchandising, and customer service while supporting profitability and safety.

You will develop team members, train staff, analyze sales and labor with the Team Leader, and help ensure adherence to SOPs. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a flexible schedule, and commitment to Whole Foods Market standards.

Qualifications

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience
• 6+ months of supervisory experience
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

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.
• Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation.
• Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management.
• 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 teamwork and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members accordingly.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.

Skills

Retail experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email proficiency

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Austin, TX is seeking a capable Team Member to assist the Team Leader by managing daily operations, merchandising, and customer service while supporting profitability and safety.

You will develop team members, train staff, analyze sales and labor with the Team Leader, and help ensure adherence to SOPs. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, a flexible schedule, and commitment to Whole Foods Market standards.