Specialty Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Merchandiser

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Team Member for Specialty merchandise, purchasing, replenishment, and stock rotation. You will stock shelves, assist with promotions, and maintain OTS standards while delivering friendly service.

Candidates should have at least 12 months retail experience, be able to lift 50 pounds, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. The role emphasizes merchandising, proper signage, and teamwork within WFM's standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive specialty knowledge and willingness to learn about products.
• Working knowledge of specialty merchandising expectations.
• Desire to grow with the Specialty team.
• Ability to educate team on product knowledge.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Familiar with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and ordering systems.
• Clear communication skills and teamwork.
• Ability to meet customer service expectations.
• Time management and organization skills.
• Passion for natural foods and WFM mission.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of quality goals at WFM.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and replenishes Specialty items through proper buying procedures.
• Ensures orders are timely and accurate to monitor inventory turns.
• Explains why WFM products differ from conventional stores to customers.
• Achieves and exceeds assigned margin and sales targets.
• Creates effective merchandising displays.
• Requests and ensures proper signage and pricing.
• Participates in national, regional and store promotional programs.
• Samples department products to customers.
• Oversees customer special order procedure.
• Processes invoices and returns.
• Maintains organized and safe back stock area.
• Analyzes and controls product waste and spoilage.
• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.
• Arrives on time, groomed, and ready to work; attends trainings and meetings.
• Provides excellent customer service and uses suggestive selling; answers phones promptly.
• Maximizes sales through proper prepping, storing, rotating, stocking and merchandising.
• Follows procedures including health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment and equipment.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties; signage accuracy.
• Reports safety hazards and violations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Specialty knowledge

Product knowledge

Merchandising standards

Growth mindset

Team education

Math skills

MS Office / ordering systems

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Passion for natural foods

Work ethic

Quality goals

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Team Member for Specialty merchandise, purchasing, replenishment, and stock rotation. You will stock shelves, assist with promotions, and maintain OTS standards while delivering friendly service.

Candidates should have at least 12 months retail experience, be able to lift 50 pounds, and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. The role emphasizes merchandising, proper signage, and teamwork within WFM's standards.