Assistant Store Manager (CD Associate Store Team Leader) -S. Connecticut
Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Greenwich
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Job DescriptionWhole Foods Market is seeking an Assistant Store
Manager (CD Associate Store Team Leader). The Career Development
Associate Store Team Leader (CDASTL) is responsible for completing
a structured leadership training program to prepare themselves to
become an Associate Store Team Leader. As part of the program, the
CDASTL role will support store leadership in overseeing the daily
operations of the store. Responsibilities include retail execution,
attaining store financial performance, and safety & food safety
performance goals, Team Member coaching, development and
performance management, ensuring customer service standards are
met, and completing all training required to graduate the program.
CDASTLs that successfully complete the program will be promoted to
an Associate Store Team Leader role. The position requires the
willingness to take a position in different stores, within 35 miles
or an hour commute from home. Flexibility to move beyond the
current metro is highly desirable. Due to this being a set
scheduled training program we strongly recommend that participants
make every effort to reschedule planned PTO to fall outside of the
program run dates, Late February through May 2023. Participants can
miss up to, but no more than, three training days which are
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Whole Foods Market offers a
comprehensive benefits program to Full Time Team Members including
low premium health, dental and vision plans life insurance plans,
paid time off plan, 401k plan, wellness programs, career learning &
development, Team Member Assistance Program and a 20% Team Member
discount. We offer competitive wages and a great work / life
balance!Principal Duties Program Requirements:
- Engages fully with all aspects of the CDASTL training program
including, but not limited to: weekly training assignments, CDASTL
O perational L earning P ath, peer cohort discussions, STL Mentor
discussions, team immersions, Regional Leadership meetings,
in-person and/or virtual trainings, and capstone project.
- Partners with STL Mentor to create a personal growth plan and
capstone project roadmap.
- Completes all curriculum assignments and capstone project on
time to remain on track with their learning journey and graduate
from the program. Responsibilities:
- Maintains a thorough understanding of WFM store operations and
merchandising processes.
- Oversees processes, programs, and initiatives including
merchandising, marketing, quality assurance, training, and
communications.
- Supervises daily operations and provides daily feedback to
store leaders / teams regarding retail plan execution including;
sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation,
marketing, and promotions.
- Drives decision-making and team focus through solid
understanding of company operations and differentiation
strategies.
- Drives exceptional customer service and maintains excellent
community relations .
- Analyzes, compiles and completes necessary financial
reports.
- Builds strong and supportive relationships with store and
regional leadership.
- Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships between
various WFM departments , operations, and functions.
- Works with key functional and operational stakeholders to
ensure shared understanding of Operations priorities, objectives,
and anticipated outcomes. Ensures recommendations and insights are
shared with the appropriate leadership decision-makers.
- Achieve and maintain comprehensive knowledge of and ensure
compliance with Employment L aw, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and
Weights and Measures.
- Understand , communicate and lead upon WFM Core Values,
Leadership Principals and Declaration of Interdependence
- Know, communicate and support our Values in Action Achieve and
maintain comprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole
Trade, etc.) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- A high performing Manager/ Team Leader o r ha s e quivalent
leadership experience, preferably in retail or hospitality
industries
- The ability to successfully drive results; supporting TMs and
TLs to achieve the highest standards
- Well-rounded knowledge and application of all
merchandising/retailing expectations
- Critical thinking with creative approach to problem
solving
- Excellent judgment and decision making
- Strong communicator; ability to be precise, clear and convey
enthusiasm
- Ability to train and inspire excellence
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Well organized with excellent follow through
- Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and all
operations-related applications.
- High integrity, transparency and authenticity
- Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies,
procedures and processes Desired Experience
- 2 + years of experience leading a team
- Customer Service Focus
- Team Building
- Employee Relations
- Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost
Control)
- Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising) This job description is
intended to describe the general requirements for the performance
of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties,
responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may
be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the
team. The wage range for this position is $31.35- $ 39.18 H ourly,
commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole
Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement
plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and
access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is
determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at
a persons date of hire . 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. 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 were all about. Oh yeah, were 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.Learn more about
careers at Whole Foods Market here
(http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/careers) !Privacy Notice
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