Seafood Dept Lead — Merchandising & Mentoring

Whole Foods Market; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 2,762,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Sudbury, MA is seeking a capable Team Member to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, merchandising, and profitability while upholding health and safety standards. You will develop a high‑performing team, manage store procedures, support budgeting and labor targets, and ensure exceptional customer service in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Experience includes supervisory exposure and strong communication to coach staff, optimize product placement, and maintain

Qualifications

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in budgeting, merchandising, and labor analysis.
• Strong customer service and leadership abilities.

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

Team leadership

Merchandising

Budgeting

Sales analysis

Customer service

Staff development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Sudbury, MA is seeking a capable Team Member to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, merchandising, and profitability while upholding health and safety standards. You will develop a high‑performing team, manage store procedures, support budgeting and labor targets, and ensure exceptional customer service in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Experience includes supervisory exposure and strong communication to coach staff, optimize product placement, and maintain