Whole Foods Market, Inc. is the leading natural foods retailer in the world. Our mission is to provide excellent products and services to our customers. We fulfill our mission by creating a culture of highly knowledgeable Team Members who are empowered to educate our shoppers - one customer at a time. We now have more than 270 stores and are over 48,000 Team Members strong with sales in excess of $7 billion a year. Our consistent expansion over the years has provided our people with exceptional opportunities to grow and prosper within our open and empowering work environment.
Job Description
As a Whole Body Team Leader (Department Manager) you will lead a team with your creativity, passion for the product, and quality driven leadership style. This position reports to the Store Team Leader (Store Manager) and is guided by the Regional Whole Body Coordinator. Responsibilities: In conjunction with the Store Leadership you will be responsible for Team Member hiring, development, terminations and generally holding your team accountable for their work. Responsible for profitability, expense control (packaging and labor), inventory control, buying and merchandising, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Complete accountability for all aspects of team operations and perform all duties and responsibilities of team positions. Lead, not manage your team. You will be encouraged to run the Whole Body department as if it was your own business (within certain guidelines of course). Ensure that all National and Regional policies and procedures specific to the team are being followed and executed properly. This is a position that will prepare you for Store or Regional Leadership within Whole Foods Market.
Qualifications: - Demonstrated two or more years of experience directing a team of five or more people.
- Strong knowledge of natural supplements and body care products
- Instruct and train new and existing Whole Body Department Team Members.
- Work up to a maximum of 8-10 hours per day.
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 4 hours without a break.
- Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
- Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted.
- Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Previous experience as a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, or equivalent
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.
- Able to lead and motivate a diverse group of Team Members.
At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers. We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today.
If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=836035-1789-5872
We offer equal opportunities for employment.
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