Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (CD ASTL) – Cincinnati Metro - Whole Foods
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description
*Please attach an updated resume to your application for review! *Whole Foods Market is seeking a Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (CDASTL). The Career Development Associate Store Team Leader 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, Early March through May 2025. 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 limitedto:weekly training assignments, CDASTL Operational Learning Path, 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 toremainon 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 / teamsregardingretail plan executionincluding;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 andmaintainsexcellent community relations.
Analyzes,compilesand 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, andanticipatedoutcomes. Ensures recommendations and insights are shared with theappropriate leadershipdecision-makers.
Achieve andmaintaincomprehensive knowledge of and ensure compliance with Employment Law, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Weights and Measures.
Understand,communicateand lead upon WFM Core Values, Leadership Principals and Declaration of Interdependence
Know,communicateand support our Values in Action Achieve andmaintaincomprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole Trade, etc.)
Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities Required
2+ years of experience leading ateam
High performing Manager/Team Leader or has equivalent leadership experience, preferably in retail or hospitalityindustries
The ability to successfully drive results; supporting TMs and TLs to achieve the higheststandards
Well-rounded knowledge and application of all merchandising/retailing expectations
Critical thinking with creative approach to problemsolving
Excellent judgment and decision making
Strongcommunicator;ability to be precise, clear and convey enthusiasm
Ability to train and inspireexcellence
Ability to delegateeffectively
Wellorganized with excellent follow through
Proficiencywith email, Microsoft Office, and all operations-related applications.
High integrity,transparencyand authenticity
Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies,proceduresand processes
Desired Experience
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.
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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