Grocery Operations Leader — Merchandising & Team Growth

Whole Foods Market; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Team member perks access

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in San Luis Obispo seeks a dynamic Team Member to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, merchandising, and achieving sales and labor targets. You will lead and develop Team Members, ensuring excellent customer service and regulatory compliance.

Flexibility and strong product knowledge are essential. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to store procedures while supporting national and regional programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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 awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures paperwork is submitted for vendor processing.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.

Skills

High energy

Leadership

Customer relations

Product knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team building

Coaching others

Tools

Box cutters

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Whole Foods Market in San Luis Obispo seeks a dynamic Team Member to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, merchandising, and achieving sales and labor targets. You will lead and develop Team Members, ensuring excellent customer service and regulatory compliance.

Flexibility and strong product knowledge are essential. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to store procedures while supporting national and regional programs and initiatives.