Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

Role Overview As an Assistant Manager: Freight Flow at World Market, you will play a key leadership role in driving sales and profitability, fostering a customer‑first selling culture, and executing daily business priorities by leading the store logistics processes that support company initiatives and productivity goals. Key Responsibilities Utilize all company tools and training resources to ensure the team follows freight flow processes, visual execution standards, and stocking routines. Coordinate with Store Manager to plan freight processing. Validate and maintain all Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiatives. Maintain and manage stockroom organization and standards. Analyze business trends utilizing all available reporting to problem‑solve business opportunities and take appropriate action. Consistently exemplify, maintain, and foster the culture and values of World Market. Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability. Plan for and execute daily business tasks and duties assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager. Qualifications Proven experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quickly. Ability to provide in‑the‑moment coaching to associates. Ability to de‑escalate store and customer situations effectively. Ability to plan and prioritize according to the needs of the business. Strong sense of urgency. Attention to detail. Creative problem solving. Sound decision‑making skills. Effective delegation and validation skills. Ability to execute daily priorities efficiently. Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast‑paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays, depending upon the needs of the business. Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed. Minimum Age: 21 years. Benefits Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle and work‑life balance. Up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and a designated shopper. Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs. Annual anniversary and recognition programs. Hands‑on training for career growth. Hourly Pay Range: $21.00–$25.00 per hour. Full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three months of service. All associates earn paid sick leave. Full‑time benefits after 30 days include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending, commuter benefits, and employee assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including company‑sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Market, LLC