Store Team Leader: Career Development Path

Whole Foods Market; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Access to other Team Member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a candidate for the CDASTL training track in Michigan. The role focuses on developing team leadership across store operations, merchandising, training, and communications.

You will gain hands-on experience with local leadership teams, safety standards, and performance feedback to drive engagement and store success. The program emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to SOPs, and ongoing personal growth through structured curriculum and capstone work.

Qualifications

• Currently or previously a high performing Team Leader or has equivalent experience with a different grocery retailer.
• The ability to successfully drive results; supporting TMs and TLs to achieve the highest standards.
• Well-rounded knowledge and application of all merchandising/retailing expectations.
• Critical thinking with creative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Strong communicator; ability to be precise, clear and convey enthusiasm.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Well organized with excellent follow through.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and all operations-related applications.
• High integrity, transparency and authenticity.
• Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies, procedures and processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Merchandising knowledge

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Training ability

Delegation

Organization

MS Office

Email proficiency

Integrity

Policy compliance

Tools

Email

Microsoft Office

Operations applications

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a candidate for the CDASTL training track in Michigan. The role focuses on developing team leadership across store operations, merchandising, training, and communications.

You will gain hands-on experience with local leadership teams, safety standards, and performance feedback to drive engagement and store success. The program emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to SOPs, and ongoing personal growth through structured curriculum and capstone work.