Assistant Manager

About 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.

• Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle and 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, Vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more

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.

• 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, procedures, and inventory management initiatives
• Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability

• Proven leadership experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication skills, open 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 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

Hourly Pay Range: $22.75 – $26.75. 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; full‑time associates receive vacation and paid holidays. After 30 days of continuous employment, full‑time employment on the first of the month includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.

For reasonable accommodations to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resource Department:
Phone 1‑833‑680‑2399, Email  (this email address is solely for accommodation requests).

World Market, LLC. 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.