Lead, Retail Operations & Merchandising

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,243 - 45,736; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support programs

Whole Benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a capable Team Member to support daily operations, merchandising, and profitability targets. You will assist the Team Leader, analyze sales and labor data, and help manage inventory while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment, and a commitment to customer service excellence. Flexible scheduling and physical stamina are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 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.
• Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

High energy

Financial analysis

Growth mindset

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Teaching

Product knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Leadership

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a capable Team Member to support daily operations, merchandising, and profitability targets. You will assist the Team Leader, analyze sales and labor data, and help manage inventory while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment, and a commitment to customer service excellence. Flexible scheduling and physical stamina are essential for success.