Health & Home Lead

The Role

As a leader in our Health & Home Department, this position is responsible for assisting the Health & Home Team Leader with product management, safety, quality control, merchandising, sales generation, gross margins, labor and general expense control, customer service, and profitability within the department. Readily shares information and product selection advice with customers.

More About What You'd Do

Provides outstanding customer service and readily communicates product information to increase sales and meet revenue goals; uses product information to increase sales and best service customers.

Assists the Health & Home Team Leader with developing and maintaining product displays that create an exciting marketplace; strives to develop displays that pique customer interest and impact customer buying trends.

Assists with the effective ordering of all products for the Health & Home Department; maintains product inventory at a level that promotes creative and effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales potential.

Works in partnership with the Health & Home Team Leader to determine order quantities and verify cost of goods.

Ensures all mis-picks, damaged goods, and credits are processed and managed within established guidelines.

Assists the Health & Home Team Leader with determining product selections; performs category management functions as assigned by the Health & Home Team Leader.

In partnership with the Health & Home Team Leader, determines daily projects; ensures daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.

Leads by example, provides team members with clear expectations and timely feedback.

Effectively delegates and follows up with Health & Home team members.

Successfully performs all duties of a Health & Home Clerk.

Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; meets attendance requirements.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Health & Home Team Leader and / or Store Director Team.

What We're Looking For

Minimum two years of health and / or nutrition industry related experience preferred.

Must possess a minimum of two years of customer service experience.

Capable leadership skills; proven success as a team member. Ability to effectively delegate and follow-through.

Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills required.

Able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Exemplary attendance record.

Excellent time management and organizational skills.

Proven ability to positively affect sales generation.

Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem solves.

Possesses creative merchandising and display skills.

What We Offer

Competitive pay

20% team member discount

Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)

Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)

Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)

Company-funded disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program available to all team members

Retirement plans available to all team members

Paid vacation, personal, and holiday time off

Sick / safe leave provided consistent with local and state requirements

Reduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team members

Education support

Career development opportunities

Wage / salary range : $21.30 - $25.15

The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Other things to know : Employment may be dependent upon successful background check and reference checks. All store employees must have a valid Washington State Food Workers Card to begin work.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) : It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or federal law.