Job DescriptionPerforms primary team member duties and serves as the in-store trainer for all team members in three areas of expertise: Perishables, Non-Perishables, and Customer Service. Guides team members successfully through store training programs. Demonstrates and trains team members in three specific areas: on-boarding, zone specific training and cross-training, and zone huddles. Serves as a role model who displays a positive and professional image, provides legendary customer service, and supports the standards and goals of the 365 Learning & Development Team.
Responsibilities
Performs all essential duties as described in the team member job description.
Successfully facilitate and track new member onboarding in partnership with Team Leaders.
Successfully facilitate and track zone playlist and zone cross-training completion.
Successfully assist Floor Lead in facilitating and tracking zone huddle meetings.
Attend and actively participate in monthly Zone Coach calls and additional meetings as needed.
Provide timely feedback to store leadership on new members to assist with team member Soundcheck.
Act as a role model for all zone standard operating procedures including (but not limited to) safety, customer service and merchandising.
Train zone team members on product knowledge, differentiation, sales initiatives, productivity, and zone specifics as assigned by store leadership.
Identify training gaps and needs within the zone and reports it to store leadership and 365 CRAVE Learning & Development. Constant communication and feedback with 365 CRAVE Learning & Development and their store leadership.
Constant communication and feedback with 365 CRAVE Learning & Development and their store leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
At least 1 year of retail experience or equivalent
Ability to work well within a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to clearly deliver key messages
General computer operation of software applications (MS Office Suite)
Data entry and attention to detail (usually within Cornerstone)
Comfortable and skilled in speaking with small and large groups
Must have a passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market 365
Must be self-motivated, driven, and solution-oriented
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the zone and store team members
Desire to learn all aspects of a Whole Foods Market 365.
Desire to move into store leadership.
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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 we’re all about. Oh yeah, we’re a mission-driven company too.
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I prioritize tasks by assessing their urgency and importance, and then create a schedule to allocate time accordingly. I also use time management techniques like setting deadlines and breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
As Zone Managers, we are responsible for coordinating the company’s regional managers to achieve sales goals. We oversee product or service distribution and analyze performance in the assigned zone with sales data and other metrics. We establish guidelines and product roadmaps and analyze data from an area of assignment. Performing research and analysis and conducting sales assessments is one of our main responsibilities. We implement solutions to optimize operations and encourage staff to reach goals. Working as Zone Managers, we enforce the company’s policies and regulations and manage IMS processes and procedures. We establish and maintain productive working relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies.
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