Department Manager Position Available In Wilson, Tennessee

Job Description:

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work youdo- it’s about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.

Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That meansimproving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens,providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living withinfood deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and somuch more. Working with us means you are making a difference withinyour community and beyond. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’reworld-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set thestandards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operationsincluding profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising,labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.

Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobsrequire ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous,friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members atall times. All positions must be performed in accordance with teamand store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members mustbe prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other TeamMember job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFMcore values and goals, promote national, regional, and storeprograms and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicablehealth and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatoryduties required in the department. Job Responsibilities Develops and maintains creative store layout and productmerchandising. Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labortargets. Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports andlabor. Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops /maintains awareness of new products. Maintains good vendor r elationships, develops new vendorrelations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted forvendor processing. Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues. Functions as point person and departmental person in charge inabsence of Team Leader. Sets and achieves the highest standards of retailexecution. Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstandingteamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale. Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directsTeam Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers;responds promptly to customer needs and questions. Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counselsTeam Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team andminimizes turnover. Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performanceevaluations. Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals. JobSkills High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for ourproducts, core values, and company philosophy. Growth mindset towards greater responsibility andownership. Desire to coach and mentor others for growth. Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building , andcustomer relationship skills. Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructivemanner. Product knowledge. Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies andprocedures. Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financialperformance, monitor ing profitability, and managinginventory. Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills , andability to prioritize and delegate . Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operation s-related applications. Experience 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months ofsupervisory experience. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds. In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

Hand use:

single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing andpulling.

Work requires the following motions:

bending, twisting,squatting and reaching. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

Exposure to temperatures:

90 degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to work in a wet and cold environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends,and holidays as needed. Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters,electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Note :

Thepurpose of this document is to provide a general summary ofessential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as anexhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties orrequirements for every position . Requirements build as oneprogresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at alower level may be required at the higher level in addition to theduties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and otherresponsibilities may differ for similar positions based on businessconditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs forthe particular position. An individual must demonstrate successfulperformance in their current position before being considered forpromotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-levelposition, a business need for the promotion must exist and thecandidate must be considered the most qualified person for the newposition. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining anadvanced degree or certification, time in current position, ordeveloping skills to perform at the higher-level role do notguarantee a promotion. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair andequal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidatesregardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender,pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age,marital status, disability, or any other legally protectedcharacteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individualssolely based on qualifications for the position to be filled andbusiness needs. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, andZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please beaware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date andmay even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidatesto apply via our site.