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Company Overview

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is a Fortune 200 company with more than 15,000 retail locations in 44 states, 15 distribution centers and 130,000 employees that embody our mission of Serving Others each and every day. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces innovation, diversity and teamwork, all while keeping our customers and communities at the center of everything we do! At Dollar General, employees have numerous growth and development career opportunities through award-winning training and being part of one of America's fastest-growing retailers. Apply today and let's grow together!

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. The duties of the Lead Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.

• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.

• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise; stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.

• Clean the store; take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom; and help set up sidewalk displays.

• Assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms.

• Open and close the store under specific direction of the Store Manager.

• Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, in their absence.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of safety policies and practices.

• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

• Ability to perform cash register functions.

• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.

• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.

• Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent walking and standing

• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise

• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats (six-wheel carts), and rolltainers

• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds

• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet

• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

• Occasional or regular driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and travel to other Dollar General stores.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Overview

Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is a Fortune 200 company with more than 15,000 retail locations in 44 states, 15 distribution centers and 130,000 employees that embody our mission of Serving Others each and every day. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces innovation, diversity and teamwork, all while keeping our customers and communities at the center of everything we do! At Dollar General, employees have numerous growth and development career opportunities through award-winning training and being part of one of America's fastest-growing retailers. Apply today and let's grow together!

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Lead Sales Associate helps maintain a clean, well-organized store with a customer-first focus. The duties of the Lead Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating a cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. Lead Sales Associates perform the duties of a Sales Associate and act in a lead capacity in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide superior customer service leadership; greet and assist customers.

• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.

• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes of merchandise; stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.

• Clean the store; take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom; and help set up sidewalk displays.

• Assist in implementation and maintenance of planograms.

• Open and close the store under specific direction of the Store Manager.

• Perform additional duties typically performed by the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, in their absence.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of safety policies and practices.

• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

• Ability to perform cash register functions.

• Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.

• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit control.

• Ability to drive own vehicle to the bank to deposit money.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of supervisory experience (or related experience/training) preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent walking and standing

• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise

• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats (six-wheel carts), and rolltainers

• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds

• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet

• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

• Occasional or regular driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and travel to other Dollar General stores.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service throughout various departments in the store. Setup and maintain attractive displays and perform all duties related to customer service, stocking, and sanitation. Fills in on any team as needed at the discretion of leadership.Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service; ensure customer needs are met in a timely fashion

• Prepare, package, weigh, and price products for sale

• Monitor product quality and freshness and ensure proper rotation or product

• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing

• Complete product spoilage and transfer records, as needed

• Follow department procedures for preparing, storing, rotating, and stocking of product

• Assist with the sampling program by keeping sample areas full, clean, and appealing; sample products directly to customers

• Maintain a clean and well organized work area

• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy

• Ability to follow directions and established procedures

• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness

• Ability to sell proactively

• High level of adaptability and flexibility required to work across different teams as needed

• Good communication skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• Team Oriented

• Customer Service

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

• At least 7-8 years of work experience.
• Must have strong Artificial intelligence (ai), Angular JS, .NET (C#), WPF, and at least intermediate Web skills (JavaScript a must)
• Highly desirable: WCF, Web Services, ASP.NET MVC or Web API, JSP, Servlets, CSS, JSTL, Custom TAGs creation, JQuery, bootstrap, Analytics (Tagging, PDL) and any HTML5 technologies.
• Prior experience with Vertica and Data warehouse/reporting is strongly desired.
• Nice to have: Database, especially Oracle. COM interop. PRISM for WPF. MEF and other IOC/DI experience. TFS.
• Experience working with Agile Methodology.

Provides support as a member of the Front-End team to include assisting customers during the check-out process, performing all cash register functions, bagging groceries, and working at the customer service desk. Works to maintain attractive customer service displays and support the regional Customer Service vision.

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.Job Responsibilities

• Checks out customer groceries efficiently and accurately.

• Upholds government regulations concerning sale of alcoholic beverages and taxation.

• Follows proper check, ATM, and credit procedures.

• Uses proper tares procedures when ringing up scalable items.

• Cleans and stocks Front End areas, including own register – changing tapes and ribbon as necessary.

• Follows all cash handling procedures – meeting and exceeding regional cashier variance policy.

• May assist with training of new Cashier and Courtesy Team Members.

• Assists supervisor in controlling customer flow and backed up lines – helping reduce customer waiting time.

• Proactively participates in Regional Front End programs as directed by leadership.

• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.

• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.

• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.

• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.

• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

• Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Job Skills

• Demonstrates patience in dealing with customers and Team Members.

• Maintains proficiency with the Front-End Code Book and PLUs:

• Strong basic math skills

• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.

• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.

• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.

• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

• Strong attention to detail.

Experience

• No prior retail experience required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees="" fahrenheit="" (freezing),="" 32-40="" degrees="" fahrenheit="" (refrigerators),="">90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Provides support as a member of the Prepared Foods team to include preparation, counter service, sanitation, and stocking of products.

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.Responsibilities

• Cuts, prepares, and serves a variety of hot and cold foods, including meats, cheeses, sandwiches, burritos, wraps, salad, and pizza.

• Samples products to customers.

• Stocks hot and cold cases and displays with prepared foods from kitchen, walk-in preparation, and refrigerators.

• Checks in-stock product dates to ensure freshness and rotates when necessary.

• Bails and consolidates recyclables.

• Assists Team Leader in organizing and displaying volume and seasonal items.

• Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.

• Assists with periodic inventory checks.

• Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.

• Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.

• Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.

• Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.

• Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards.

• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.

• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to sell proactively.

• Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.

• Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.

• Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.

• Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.

• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.

• Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Desired Work Experiences

• No prior retail experience required.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees="" fahrenheit="" (freezing),="" 32-40="" degrees="" fahrenheit="" (refrigerators),="">90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

• May require use of ladders.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Job Profile Summary

Provides overall leadership to the Prepared Foods team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions and separations.

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.Job DescriptionJob Responsibilities

• Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.

• Builds a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.

• Makes hiring and separation decisions.

• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets.

• Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.

• Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and with vendors.

• Sustains exceptional level of knowledge / awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.

• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.

• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Job Skills

• Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.

• Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.

• Food safety certification. If not currently certified, will commit to completing certification within 6 months.

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.

• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.

• 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.

Experience

• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees="" fahrenheit="" (freezing),="" 32-40="" degrees="" fahrenheit="" (refrigerators),="">90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

• May require use of ladders.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.

Introduction:

Would you like to help create solutions for the nation's national security challenges?

Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes innovation and personal development?

Our team is looking to provide our country with ground-breaking capabilities in machine perception and reasoning. To succeed, we need talented engineers, scientists, and developers.

We are looking for individuals with curiosity and a strong drive for learning! The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, is located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Job Summary:

The Tactical Intelligence Systems Group of the Asymmetric Operations Sector is looking for research scientists and engineers to develop inventive, cutting-edge solutions for challenges in data science and artificial intelligence. This may involve:

• Surveying academic research to engineer practical solutions to challenges in computer vision, sensor fusion, cognitive systems, and predictive analysis

• Developing software frameworks to manage and analyze streaming data from many sensors

• Collaborating with Laboratory, for-profit contractor and sponsor teams to address critical sponsor needs

• Effectively communicating results with non-expert audiences and generating innovative ideas to benefit the country

Duties (Listed in order of importance with the estimated amount of time spent at each task):

1. (35%) Apply knowledge in quantitative analysis, machine learning, statistical modeling, and software development to data analysis problems for our sponsors.
2. (35%) Work independently and on teams to engineer software solutions.
3. (20%) Explore promising research and maintain/gain the technical edge required for projects. Share and develop new approaches and methods.
4. (10%) Collaborate to document and support software analytics, and clearly present status and results to internal and external stakeholders.

Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.

Required Qualifications:

Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field. Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and translation, knowledge representation and reasoning with evidence, learning, automated ontology/taxonomy creation, or 3D synthetic data generation and refinement.

Desired Qualifications:

Deep understanding of common machine learning algorithms with a focus on multiple object tracking with occlusion, extracting entities and relations from unstructured data, activity/scene recognition, full-motion video exploitation, and/or related areas. Ability to rapidly prototype.

Experience with team-based development of software products and demonstrated ability to lead development/research projects. Experience with machine learning libraries such as Caffe, Tensorflow, MXNet, CNTK, and scikit-learn. Familiarity with modern databases and parallel computation also desired. Active Department of Defense security clearance.

Special Working Conditions: Some limited travel (up to 10%) to customer sites may be required. Occasional weekend and other after-hours work required to handle and/or complete critical project/work-related business needs.

Security: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. Preference for Active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits: APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Acts of 1972, as well as other applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members.

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. Team Leaders are required to spend significant time on the floor, engaging with customers, and pitching in to help whenever and wherever needed. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations.Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.

• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.

• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.

• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of new products.

• Maintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.

• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.

• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.

• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.

• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

Job Skills

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.

• 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.

• 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.

Experience

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees="" fahrenheit="" (freezing),="" 32-40="" degrees="" fahrenheit="" (refrigerators),="">90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

• May require use of ladders.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

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, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.