Whole Body Associate Team Leader (Vitamin & Body Care Department Manager)

Company: Whole Foods Market Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Location: Salt Lake City Job Category: Marketing/Product Job Description We are looking for a Whole Body Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager). Our Whole Body Associate Team Leader will oversee the body care and supplements areas of our store. The Whole Body Associate Team Leader will lead the entire Whole Body team while being accountable for all department operations. Responsibilities Include: • Help recruit, hire, develop, mentor and motivate Whole Body Team Members • Assist in providing the Whole Body Team with vision and direction • Set and achieve the highest standards in retail execution • Work with Team Members, to ensure the highest quality and most enjoyable products are available • Help provide our guests with legendary guest service • Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling • Help in achieving required sales, margin, expense and labor targets • Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising and inventory control • Work a minimum of one closing shift per week and one weekend day per week • Participate in fiscal period ending inventories • Maintain safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment • Comply with all regulatory rules and regulations including HACCP, OSHA, Dept. of Labor, Weights and Measures and local food and sanitation laws. • Complete specials projects and other duties as assigned Requirements/Essential Functions: • The position requires at least 2 or more years of supervisory, managerial or leadership experience overseeing 5 or more employees in a nutrition, health or beauty retail environment. • Strong Whole Body background is required including expert product knowledge of natural/holistic body care and supplements required. • Experience successfully managing inventory, profit margins and labor budgets • Excellent communication skills • Strong guest service skills • Strong demonstrated merchandising skills and product knowledge • The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays   Working conditions: • Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hours. • Bending, stooping, and climbing. • Mental and physical dexterity. • Unassisted heavy lifting. • Use of box cutters. • Use of ladders. • Iteration of duties. At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers. We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=553857-3-743 Contact Information Company: Whole Foods Market View all "Whole Foods Market" jobs