Body Team Leader; Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Department Manager

Position: Whole Body Team Leader (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Department Manager)

Overview

Whole Body Team Leader (Body Care, Makeup, Vitamins, Nutrition Department Manager) at Whole Foods Market
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This range is provided by Whole Foods Market. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$25.10/hr - $42.50/hr

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership to the Whole Body team. Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned.
• Leads and develops Associate Team Leaders and Team Members. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions, and separations.
• Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.
• Ensure adherence to store Standard Operating Procedures and be prepared to perform duties from other Team Member job descriptions as needed.
• Support WFM core values and goals; promote programs and initiatives; ensure compliance with health and safety regulations including Food Safety.

Job responsibilities (detailed)

• Hold ATLs, supervisors, and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Make hiring and separation decisions in partnership with Store Leadership.
• Monitor and achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Project annual sales and expenses and prepare operating budget.
• Manage ordering and inventory to achieve targeted contribution to profit margin.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with departmental and store leadership and with vendors.
• Sustain knowledge of relevant competitors and industry trends; set high standards of retail execution.
• Foster a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and high morale.
• Monitor customer flows and needs; direct Team Members to satisfy and delight customers; respond to customer questions promptly.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members to sustain a high-performance team.
• Communicate and maintain Team Member safety and security standards.
• Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Model and communicate WFM vision and goals.

Job Skills

• Strong knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team-building, and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to teach others in a positive, constructive manner.
• Thorough product knowledge and knowledge of regulatory and safety policies.
• Proficient in math for assessing financial performance, profitability, and inventory management.
• 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 workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours, sitting 1-4 hours.
• Hand use: grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling; bending, twisting, squatting, reaching.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures ranging from < 32°F to > 90°F.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment such as box cutters and pallet jacks; may require 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. Requirements may evolve with roles and business conditions. Completion of milestones or certifications does not guarantee promotion.

Additional information

The wage range for this position is $25.10-$42.50 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, store discount eligibility, paid time off, and other benefits. Eligibility is determined under the terms of the Whole Benefits plan at date of hire. For more information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site:

Posting End Date: 09/14/2025

Whole Foods Market provides equal employment opportunities to 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 protected characteristic. Hiring and promotion are based on qualifications and business needs.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Retail

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