Store Leadership Trainee & Development Program

Whole Foods Market; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Wellness programs

Career learning & development

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Bellevue, WA seeks an experienced leadership professional to guide store operations, teams, and programs. You will oversee merchandising, marketing, QA, training, and communications, driving customer service excellence and strong community relations.

Key responsibilities include financial reporting, collaboration with regional leadership, and ensuring compliance with Employment Law and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in Retail/Culinary/Hospitality or related industries.
• High performing Manager/Team Leader or equivalent leadership experience in retail or hospitality.
• Ability to drive results; supports team members to achieve high standards.
• Well‑rounded knowledge of merchandising/retailing expectations and practices.
• Strong analytical thinking with a practical problem-solving approach.
• Excellent judgment and decision making; sharp and decisive.
• Clear and inspiring communication; motivates teams effectively.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence and delegate effectively.
• Well organized with strong follow‑through and reliability.
• Proficient with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
• Solid understanding of WFM policies, procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of WFM store operations and merchandising processes.
• Oversees processes, programs, and initiatives including merchandising, marketing, quality assurance, training, and communications.
• Supervises daily operations and provides daily feedback to store leaders/teams regarding retail plan execution including sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
• Drives decision-making and team focus through solid understanding of company operations and differentiation strategies.
• Drives exceptional customer service and maintains excellent community relations.
• Analyzes, compiles and completes necessary financial reports.
• Builds strong and supportive relationships with store and regional leadership.
• Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships between various WFM departments, operations, and functions.
• Works with key functional and operational stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of Operations priorities, objectives, and anticipated outcomes; shares recommendations with leadership.
• Achieve and maintain comprehensive knowledge of and ensure compliance with Employment Law, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Weights and Measures.
• Understand, communicate and lead upon WFM Core Values, Leadership Principals and Declaration of Interdependence.
• Know, communicate and support our Values in Action; achieve and maintain comprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole Trade, etc.).

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail/Hospitality

Communication

Problem solving

Delegation

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Bellevue, WA seeks an experienced leadership professional to guide store operations, teams, and programs. You will oversee merchandising, marketing, QA, training, and communications, driving customer service excellence and strong community relations.

Key responsibilities include financial reporting, collaboration with regional leadership, and ensuring compliance with Employment Law and health and safety standards.