Produce Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager) - Full Time

Whole Foods - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager) at Whole Foods Market plays a crucial role in supporting the Team Leader in daily operations, focusing on profitability, expense control, and team development. This position requires a commitment to providing excellent customer service while adhering to company standards and health regulations. The Associate Team Leader is responsible for leading team members, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and maintains awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships and ensures proper paperwork for vendor processing.
• Functions as point person in the absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork and mutual respect.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs Team Members to satisfy customer needs.
• Selects, trains, develops, and motivates Team Members to sustain a high-performance team.
• Provides timely and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Requirements

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience
• 6+ months of supervisory experience
• High energy and enthusiasm for products and company philosophy
• Growth mindset towards greater responsibility
• Desire to coach and mentor others
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Capable of teaching others positively
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies
• Proficient mathematical skills for financial performance
• Demonstrated decision-making and leadership skills
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan