Rising Meat Department Star

Company: Whole Foods Market - Sarasota
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Meat Associate Team Leader - Sarasota, FL
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious individual to join our team as a Meat Associate Team Leader in our Sarasota, FL store.
About Whole Foods Market - Sarasota
Located in the heart of Sarasota, our store is a community hub where we provide high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
Job Description
As a Meat Associate Team Leader, you will play a critical role in leading our meat department team to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets. You will work closely with our Team Leader to analyze sales reports, develop and maintain creative store layouts, and ensure that our store meets the highest standards of retail execution.
Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and maintain a positive and productive work environment that promotes teamwork and excellence.
  
• Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
  
• Assist the Team Leader in analyzing sales reports and developing strategies to improve sales.
  
• Develop and maintain creative store layouts and product merchandising.
  
• Assist the Team Leader in ordering and inventory management.
  
• Work with the Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
  
• Function as the point person and departmental person in charge in the absence of the Team Leader.
  
• Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
  
• Foster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
  
• Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs and direct team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
  
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel team members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
  
• Communicate and maintain team member safety and security standards.
  
• Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
  
• Consistently communicate and model WFM vision and goals.
  
  Requirements and Qualifications
  To be successful in this role, you will need:
  
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  • 18+ months retail team member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
    
  • Extensive knowledge of meat products.
    
  • Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
    
  • Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
    
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
    
  • Thorough product knowledge.
    
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
    
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
    
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
    
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
    
    Salary and Benefits
    The estimated salary for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
    
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    • Low premium health, dental, and vision plans.
      
    • Life insurance plans.
      
    • Paid time off plan.
      
    • 401k plan.
      
    • Wellness programs.
      
    • Career learning and development opportunities.
      
    • Team member assistance program.
      
    • 20% team member discount.
      
      How to Apply
      If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please visit our website to apply for this position.
      Location: Sarasota, FL
      Language: English
      Estimated Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year
      Job Type: Full-time
      Experience: 18+ months retail team member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience

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