Store Team Leadership Associate - Career Growth Path

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an experienced leader to oversee store operations, merchandising processes, and cross-functional programs, driving execution of retail plans and customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to build relationships with store and regional teams while ensuring compliance with Employment Law and safety standards. The wage range and Whole Benefits are included in the package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in Retail/Culinary/Hospitality.
• High performing Manager/Team Leader or equivalent leadership experience, preferably in retail or hospitality.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations applications.
• Solid understanding of WFM policies, procedures and processes.
• Strong communication and decision-making abilities.

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. 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

Leadership

Team management

Merchandising

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Training

Delegation

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking an experienced leader to oversee store operations, merchandising processes, and cross-functional programs, driving execution of retail plans and customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to build relationships with store and regional teams while ensuring compliance with Employment Law and safety standards. The wage range and Whole Benefits are included in the package.