Assistant Store Manager

Job Summary

New Store Opening in Palm Beach Gardens, FL! We are looking for dynamic Assistant Managers committed to operational excellence, collaboration, and team success. World Market has been searching the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time‑honored handicrafts to bring you stylish home decor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, and one of the largest assortments of international foods, beverages, and candy.

• Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle and work‑life balance
• Up to 30% shopping discount on unique finds for you and your designated shopper
• Wellness resources and assistance programs
• Anniversary and recognition programs
• Hands‑on training for career growth
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan;
  Employee Assistance Program and more

• Partner with the Store Manager to model and lead a customer‑first selling culture through effective routines, visual brand standards, and engagement behaviors.
• Assess and 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.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performance, customer‑focused team that aligns with company values through training, recognition, and performance management.
• 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.
• Create a culture of recognition and accountability that delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives sales results.
• Validate and ensure execution of all customer loyalty and omnichannel initiatives and activities.
• Use company planning tools to effectively schedule store associates to provide exceptional customer experience and support the needs of the business.
• Assist the Store Manager with timekeeping responsibilities, including scheduling, attendance management, and timekeeping functions.
• Assist with recruiting and hiring responsibilities; prioritize timely scheduling of interviews, onboarding/orientation, and training.
• Organize, plan, and execute all signage and graphics in partnership with the entire management team.
• Address and resolve employee issues and/or concerns with the appropriate partnership.
• Maintain strong operational execution, inventory management, data integrity, and compliance routines.
• Support loss prevention routines to support profitability initiatives.
• Complete direct store orders and validate proper receiving.
• Manage all supply/fixture ordering and any facilities and maintenance issues.
• Validate, reconcile, and file all monthly paperwork.

• Leadership skills including excellent customer‑experience behaviors, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem‑solving, and sound decision‑making skills that align with strategic initiatives.
• Effective delegation and validation, and the ability to execute daily priorities efficiently.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast‑paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred.
• Desire and potential to promote into a position of higher responsibility within 12 months.
• Willing and able to commute for a promotion within a 30–50‑mile radius.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, depending upon the needs of the business.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

World Market is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment 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.