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

Company: Whole Foods Market Status: Full Time, Employee Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Location: US-NJ-Marlton Job Category: Food Services/Hospitality Job Description Are you an HBC/Nutrition professional looking for a whole new way of working? Join Whole Foods Market as a Whole Body Department Manager (Team Leader). Teamwork is at the heart of Whole Foods Market, and you will lead a team with your creativity, passion for the product, and quality driven leadership style. The Whole Body Team Leader reports to the Store Manager (Store Team Leader) and is guided by the Regional Whole Body Program Coordinator. In conjunction with the Store Leadership you will be responsible for Team Member hiring, development, terminations and generally holding your team accountable for their work. The Whole Body Team Leader is responsible for profitability, expense control (packaging and labor), inventory control, buying and merchandising, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Complete accountability for all aspects of team operations and perform all duties and responsibilities of team positions. We are looking for individuals who lead, not manage, work teams. You will be encouraged to run the Whole Body Department as if it was your own business (within certain guidelines of course). This is a position that will prepare you for Store or Regional Leadership within Whole Foods Market. Duties/Requirements: Demonstrated two or more years of experience directing a team of five or more people. Strong knowledge of natural supplements and body care products Instruct and train new and existing Whole Body Department Team Members. Work up to a maximum of 8-10 hours per day. Stand and walk for extended periods of time up to 4 hours without a break. Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds unassisted. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Previous experience as a Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader, or equivalent Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings. Able to lead and motivate a diverse group of Team Members. 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=498015-3-853 Contact Information Company: Whole Foods Market View all "Whole Foods Market" jobs