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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/h3ullipDevelops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising./p/lilipWorks with team leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets./p/lilipAssists team leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor./p/lilipDemonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops/maintains awareness of new products./p/lilipMaintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing./p/lilipWorks with team leader to resolve team concerns or issues./p/lilipFunctions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of team leader./p/lilipSets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution./p/lilipFosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale./p/lilipMaintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions./p/lilipSelects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels team members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover./p/lilipProvides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations./p/lilipConsistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals./p/li/ulh3Job Skills/h3ullipHigh energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy./p/lilipGrowth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership./p/lilipDesire to coach and mentor others for growth./p/lilipExcellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills./p/lilipCapable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner./p/lilipProduct knowledge./p/lilipAdvanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures./p/lilipProficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory./p/lilipDemonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate./p/lilipProficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications./p/li/ulh3Experience/h3ullip18+ months retail team member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience./p/li/ulh3Physical Requirements/Working Conditions/h3ullipMust be able to lift 50 pounds./p/lilipIn an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours./p/lilipHand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling./p/lilipWork requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching./p/lilipExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals./p/lilipExposure to temperatures: lt;32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), 90 degrees Fahrenheit./p/lilipAbility to work in a wet and cold environment./p/lilipAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed./p/lilipAbility to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery./p/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