Part-time Assistant Manager
About the role
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 won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart. Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect. If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, contribute in meaningful ways, and have a little fun while doing it—you’ve found it!
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 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.
- 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
You’ll bring proven leadership experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment. You should have effective communication skills, be open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quickly. You should also have the ability to provide in the moment coaching to associates, de-escalate store and customer situations effectively, and plan and prioritize according to the needs of the business.
- 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
- 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
Benefits
When You Join Our Team, You’ll 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
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Pay
Hourly Pay Range is $17.77-$21.77