Produce Associate Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Assists the Team Leader in daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. Leads and develops Team Members. Provides courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties according to team and store Standard Operating Procedures.

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assists Team Leader in analyzing sales, reports, and labor.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures proper paperwork submission.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves retail execution standards.
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs, directing Team Members accordingly.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.Job Skills:
  • High energy, enthusiasm, and affinity for products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory.
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.Experience:
    • At least 18 months retail Team Member experience and 6 months of supervisory experience.Physical Requirements:
      • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
      • Standing/walking for 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
      • Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and temperatures up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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