Category Merchant, Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market

Benefits

Parental leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Relocation assistance

Not verified

Childcare support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Learning budget

Not verified

Verification

Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$54K-$94K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$54,964 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

-1.7% - Decline

34% above the BLS role benchmark for retail aggregate.

Matched to SOC 41-2031 - Retail aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Retail From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

Not verified

Weekend work

Not verified

Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

Not verified

Deadline

Not stated

Where they hire

State eligibility is not yet verified.

About this role

Category Merchant, Prepared Foods, Whole Foods Market Austin, Texas, USA Supports Whole Foods Market's Prepared Foods merchandising workstreams. Supports program execution in partnership with marketing, e-commerce, operations, finance, and technology teams. Reviews category success, assortment, and financial health. Maintains and updates assortment. Key job responsibilities Responsibilities: • Strategize & Innovate: Create data-driven customer centric category strategies that leverage customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis. • Drive Success: Take ownership of the financial performance for your category. Develop and execute pre-season strategies that align with our business goals. • Curate Assortments: Collaborate with suppliers to bring the best products to our stores and online channels. Lead line reviews, assortment planning, and item forecasting. • Pricing & Promotion: Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value. Work with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events. • Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers. Negotiate for early access to new products, exclusive items, and competitive costs. • Item Management: Maintain accurate item level data in partnership with support teams that adhere to regulatory compliance. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with E-Commerce, Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals. • Analyze & Adapt: Monitor category performance and adapt strategies based on data insights. Lead testing initiatives to continuously improve our offerings. • Brand Advocacy: Consistently represent and promote our brand values, products and mission, acting as a trusted representative internally and externally. • Mentorship: Share your knowledge and experience by coaching new

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