Assistant Manager: freight flow

What You’ll Do As an Assistant Manager, 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 store logistic processes that support company initiatives and productivity goals. In partnership with the Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high‑performance team while maintaining our values, brand, policies, and operational standards. 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 using 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. Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast‑paced environment. Effective communication skills, openness to feedback, and 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. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, overnights, weekends and holidays, depending on 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. Compensation & Benefits Hourly Pay Range: $24.70–$28.70. Full time and part time associates are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service. All associates earn paid sick leave. In addition, full‑time associates receive vacation and paid holidays. Benefits for full‑time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance. Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & work‑life balance. Up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper. Wellness resources to be and do your best. Anniversary and recognition programs that celebrate you. Hands‑on training for career growth made for you. Other Details Age: 21 years minimum. Required ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Night, overnight, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act. We 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