Store Operations Associate Leader

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

Job Description:

About the RoleThe Team Leader - Store Operations will play a critical role in the success of our store operations. This individual will assist the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned.Key Responsibilities

• Develops and Maintains Store Layout and Merchandising: The Team Leader - Store Operations will be responsible for developing and maintaining creative store layouts and product merchandising that drives sales and customer engagement.
• Works with Team Leader to Achieve Sales and Labor Targets: This individual will work closely with the Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets, ensuring the store operates efficiently and effectively.
• Assists with Analysis of Sales and Reports: The Team Leader - Store Operations will assist the Team Leader in analyzing sales reports and labor data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develops Product Knowledge and Awareness: This individual will demonstrate advanced product knowledge and stay up-to-date on new products and offerings, ensuring they can effectively communicate with customers and team members.
• Maintains Vendor Relationships: The Team Leader - Store Operations will maintain good vendor relationships, develop new vendor relations, and ensure all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Resolves Team Concerns and Issues: This individual will work with the Team Leader to resolve team concerns and issues, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Functions as Point Person and Departmental Person in Charge: The Team Leader - Store Operations will function as the point person and departmental person in charge in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring seamless store operations.
• Sets and Achieves Retail Execution Standards: This individual will set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution, ensuring customers receive an exceptional shopping experience.
• Fosters a Positive Team Environment: The Team Leader - Store Operations will foster a positive team environment, encouraging outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Maintains Awareness of Customer Flows and Needs: This individual will maintain awareness of customer flows and needs, directing team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
• Develops and Mentors Team Members: The Team Leader - Store Operations will select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel team members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.Key Qualifications
  • High Energy and Product Knowledge: The Team Leader - Store Operations must possess high energy and product knowledge, demonstrating an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
  • Growth Mindset and Leadership Skills: This individual must have a growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership, as well as strong leadership skills to motivate and develop team members.
  • Excellent Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills: The Team Leader - Store Operations must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Proficient Mathematical Skills and Regulatory Knowledge: This individual must be proficient in mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory, as well as advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Decision-Making and Prioritization Skills: The Team Leader - Store Operations must demonstrate strong decision-making and prioritization skills, able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.

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