Produce Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Job Title: Produce Associate Team LeaderJob Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Produce Associate Team Leader to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our produce team, you will be responsible for assisting the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Store Layout and Product Merchandising: Create and maintain visually appealing store layouts and product merchandising displays that meet company standards.
• Work with Team Leader to Achieve Sales, Purchasing, and Labor Targets: Collaborate with the Team Leader to set and achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets, ensuring optimal store performance.
• Assist Team Leader in Analysis of Sales, Reports, and Labor: Provide data analysis and insights to the Team Leader to inform business decisions and drive store growth.
• Demonstrate Advanced Product Knowledge and Develop Awareness of New Products: Stay up-to-date on new products, ingredients, and product lines, and share knowledge with team members to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain Good Vendor Relationships and Ensure Proper Paperwork Submission: Foster strong relationships with vendors and ensure timely submission of paperwork to facilitate smooth operations.
• Work with Team Leader to Resolve Team Concerns or Issues: Collaborate with the Team Leader to address team concerns and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Function as Point Person and Departmental Person in Charge in Absence of Team Leader: Take on additional responsibilities and provide leadership in the absence of the Team Leader, ensuring seamless store operations.
• Set and Achieve Highest Standards of Retail Execution: Drive sales growth, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain high levels of retail execution, adhering to company standards.
• Foster Positive Environment of Outstanding Teamwork, Mutual Respect, and Exceptional Morale: Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, encouraging teamwork, respect, and exceptional morale among team members.
• Maintain Awareness of Customer Flows and Needs and Direct Team Members as Necessary: Monitor customer traffic and preferences, directing team members as needed to ensure exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
• Select, Train, Develop, Mentor, Motivate, and Counsel Team Members: Recruit, train, and develop high-performing team members, promoting growth, motivation, and job satisfaction.
• Provide Timely, Thorough, and Thoughtful Performance Evaluations: Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for growth and development.
• Consistently Communicate and Model WFM Vision and Goals: Embody the company's vision and goals, promoting a culture of excellence and customer satisfaction.Requirements:
  • High Energy and Enthusiasm: Display high energy and enthusiasm for our products, company values, and philosophy.
  • Growth Mindset: Demonstrate a growth mindset, seeking greater responsibility and ownership.
  • Desire to Coach and Mentor Others: Express a desire to coach and mentor others for growth and development.
  • Excellent Interpersonal, Motivational, Team Building, and Customer Relationship Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
  • Capable of Teaching Others in a Positive and Constructive Manner: Be able to teach others in a positive and constructive manner, promoting a culture of excellence.
  • Product Knowledge: Possess advanced knowledge of our products, ingredients, and product lines.
  • Advanced Knowledge of Regulatory and Safety Policies and Procedures: Stay up-to-date on regulatory and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and a safe working environment.
  • Proficient Mathematical Skills for Assessing Financial Performance, Monitoring Profitability, and Managing Inventory: Demonstrate proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
  • Decision-Making Ability, Leadership Skills, and Ability to Prioritize and Delegate: Possess strong decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
  • Proficiency with Email, Microsoft Office, and Operations-Related Applications: Be proficient in email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications, ensuring seamless communication and task management.

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