Part-time Assistant Manager

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. 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. Your responsibilities include: Model and lead a customer‑first selling culture by driving engagement, customer loyalty initiatives, visual standards, and brand values Analyze business trends using reports to problem‑solve 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 or 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 Must possess: Proven leadership experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast‑paced environment Effective communication skills, openness 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 business needs 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 Must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lb. as needed Minimum age 21 years Benefits Benefits include a 30% shopping discount for you and a designated shopper, flexible scheduling, wellness resources, anniversary and recognition programs, hands‑on training for career growth, and eligibility for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more. Legal and Security Background Checks Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including 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. 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