Associate Store Team Leader in St Paul, Minnesota

Job DescriptionSupport the Store Team Leader in all aspects of store operations. Provide guidance to Team Leaders in team operations including profitability, expense control, inventory control, buying, merchandising, labor and regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.

• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.

• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

• Uphold and communicate regional and store programs and standards to Team Leaders and Team Members.

• Regularly inspect the store to ensure compliance with all programs, rules and standards.

• Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.

• Address customer concerns when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively

• Ability to multi-task, show excellent follow-through and see the big picture

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills

• Basic computer skills

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• 2+ years of experience in a Leadership role

• Customer Service Focus

• Team Building

• Employee Relations

• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)

• Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising)

• Managing P&L

  At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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Who are we? Well, we seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture. Add to that the excitement and fun we bring to shopping for groceries, and you start to get a sense of what we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.

Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate – about great food, about the communities they live in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans – and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference.

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