Body Care Buyer

Founded in 1980 as one small store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market? is now the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with 184 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. To date Whole Foods Market remains uniquely mission driven: We're highly selective about what we sell, dedicated to stringent Quality Standards, and committed to sustainable agriculture.

We now have more than 180 stores and currently there are more than 20 stores in the Midwest Region.

We recruit the best people we can to become part of our team. We empower them to make their own decisions, creating a respectful workplace where people are treated fairly and are highly motivated to succeed. We look for people who are passionate about food. Our team members are also well-rounded human beings. They play a critical role in helping build the store into a profitable and beneficial part of its community.

 

We have been honored for the past nine years as one of Fortune Magazine?s ?100 Best Companies to Work For.? Currently we are looking for a Body Care Buyer for our Deerfield store.

 

Maintain a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient customer service.  Perform all functions relating to ordering and selling of body care, inventory control, and maintenance of stockroom, backroom, and sales floor.  Assist with overall department operation.

 

Will do the following principle duties and responsibilities:

1. Successfully complete Whole Body learning checklists. 

2. Perform all duties and responsibilities of Whole Body Team Member.

3. Arrive at work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; work all scheduled shifts and attend required trainings and meetings.

4. Provide excellent customer service and regularly practice and model suggestive selling techniques.

5. Maximize sales potential through effective and proper procedures for stocking product.

6. Practice courteous and proper etiquette when answering phones and pages.

7. Give timely customer feedback to Team Leader and Associate Team Leader.

8. Comply with all applicable state health and safety codes.

9. Comply with DSHEA.

10. Maintain clean and sanitary operating environment.

11. Complete spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.

12. Assist in training of new Team Members, utilizing all learning checklists and training materials.

13. Order all body care product; maintain appropriate back stock levels.

14. Help to achieve and exceed margin and sales targets.

15. Process invoices and returns.

16. Control spoilage/shrink; achieve turn goals; participate in monthly inventory.

17. Request and ensure proper signage.

18. Participate in national, regional, and store programs/promotions.

19. Perform other duties as assigned by Team Leader, Associate Team Leader, Supervisor, Buyer, Store Leadership and Whole Body Coordinator(s).

Must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Knowledge, skills, and abilities of Whole Body Team Member.

2. Minimum 1 year whole body experience or equivalent.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of body care products.

4. Ability to sell proactively and communicate effectively with customers.

5. Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.

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

7. Proficient in math skills and basic computer skills.

8. Strong organization skills.

9. Ability to perform physical requirements of position.

10. Ability to operate all necessary equipment.

11. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as required.

 

Physical working conditions:

1. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.

2. In an 8 hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours, sitting 1-4 hours.

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

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

5. Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

6. Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.