Assistant manager

Why Youll Love World Market

For over 60 years we have searched the globe for design inspiration emerging trends and time-honored handicrafts to bring you stylish home décor quality furniture thoughtful gifts and one of the largest assortments of international foods beverages and candy. You wont find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork World Market is where uniqueness isnt just celebratedits what sets us apart.

Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity empowerment and respect. If youre looking for a place where you can be yourself contribute in meaningful ways and have a little fun while doing ityouve found it!

When you join our team youll enjoy:

• Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & work-life balance

• Up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper

• Working with a team who thinks the world of you

• Wellness resources to be and do your best

• Anniversary and recognition programs that celebrate you

• Hands-on training for career growth made for you

• Benefits - Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program and more

What Youll 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 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.
Your Assistant Manager role will include leadership responsibilities in one or more of the following areas of the business: Customer Experience Freight Flow Operations and Merchandising. The area of responsibility will be determined based on business needs along with your experience skills and career goals.

Your primary job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Model and lead a customer-first selling culture by driving engagement customer loyalty initiatives visual standards and brand values
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
Plan for and execute daily business tasks and duties assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager
Recruit develop and retain a high-performance customer-focused team that aligns with our company values through training recognition and performance management
Utilize all company tools and training resources to educate and validate team execution of key business functions
Validate and maintain all Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiatives
Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training awareness and accountability

Skills & Experience Youll Bring

Proven leadership 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 skills
Ability to execute daily priorities efficiently
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail environment preferred
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays based on business needs
Ability to stand for extended periods bend climb ladders and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed
Minimum age: 21 years

Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service.

Benefits for full-time employment o n the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical Dental Vision Prescription Drug Life Insurance Flexible Spending Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application please contact the Human Resource Department:

Phone: 1-

Email:

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws which depending on your location 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.

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.

Required Experience:

Manager