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divh2Whole Foods Market Retail Job/h2pAssists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department./ph3Job Responsibilities/h3ulliDevelops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising./liliWorks with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets./liliAssists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor./liliAssists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation./liliAssists team leader with ordering and inventory management./liliWorks with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues./liliFunctions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader./liliSets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution./liliFosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale./liliMaintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions./liliSelects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover./liliCommunicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards./liliProvides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations./liliConsistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals./li/ulh3Job Skills/h3ulliHigh energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy./liliExtensive knowledge of meat products./liliGrowth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership./liliDesire to coach and mentor others for growth./liliExcellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills./liliCapable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner./liliThorough product knowledge./liliAdvanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures./liliProficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory./liliDemonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate./liliProficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications./li/ulh3Experience/h3ulli18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/h3ulliMust be able to lift 50 pounds./liliIn an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours./liliHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling./liliWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching./liliExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals./liliExposure to temperatures: lt;32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), 90 degrees Fahrenheit./liliAbility to work in a wet and cold environment./liliAbility to handle knives and other cutting equipment./liliAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed./liliAbility to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery./li/ulpNote: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion./p/div