Store Leadership Trainee: Path to Assistant Manager

Whole Foods Market; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. seeks an experienced operations leader to supervise daily store activities, mentor teams and drive retail performance in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with regional leadership, ensure compliance, and elevate customer service and merchandising excellence.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to Whole Foods policies, with focus on training and team development to meet sales and quality targets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in a Leadership role in Retail/Culinary/Hospitality or related industries.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to train and inspire.
• Knowledge of merchandising and store operations.
• Ability to delegate and manage follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of 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.
• 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 relationships with store and regional leadership.
• Demonstrates understanding of 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. Ensures recommendations and insights are shared with the appropriate leadership decision-makers.
• 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

Team leadership

Leadership experience

Drive results

Merchandising knowledge

Critical thinking

Judgment

Communication

Training

Delegation

Organization

Office tools

Integrity

Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. seeks an experienced operations leader to supervise daily store activities, mentor teams and drive retail performance in a fast-paced environment. You will partner with regional leadership, ensure compliance, and elevate customer service and merchandising excellence.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem solving, and a commitment to Whole Foods policies, with focus on training and team development to meet sales and quality targets.