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

Whole Foods - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid 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 strong commitment to customer service and adherence to company standards, while also fostering a positive work environment and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists the team leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, and labor management.
• 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 and departmental person in charge in the absence of the team leader.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of outstanding teamwork and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs team members to satisfy customer needs.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, and motivates team members to sustain a high-performance team.
• Provides timely and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models Whole Foods Market vision and goals.

Requirements

• 2 years of retail experience, including 6+ months of supervisory experience.
• High energy and enthusiasm for products 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.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance and managing inventory.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.