Assistant Manager: Customer Experience & Operations

Who We Are

For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else.
And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contribution and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.

What You’ll Do

• In partnership with the Store Manager, 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 our 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.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Customer Experience / Operations

• Leverage all available resources to inform and educate the team on product knowledge, selling/engagement behaviors, and business priorities/goals.
• Ensure all associates utilize company tools and technology to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Validate successful deployment of all omnichannel initiatives, including AOS and BOPIS add-on selling behaviors.
• Drive customer engagement behaviors to support all loyalty initiatives.
• Assist the Store Manager with all timekeeping responsibilities, including effective scheduling, timekeeping functions, and attendance management.
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting and hiring responsibilities; prioritize timely scheduling of interviews, onboarding/orientation, and training.
• Support and maintain 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.
• Responsible for validating, reconciling, and filing all monthly paperwork.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
• 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.

Why We Love It

• Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
• Associate discount to World Market!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Eligible associates are offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.

Hourly Pay Range is $21.66-$25.66

All associates receive paid sick leave (one hour for every 30 hours worked), and up to 3 days of paid bereavement leave. Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan with partial company matching.   

In addition, Full-time associates receive 5 days of paid vacation, 8 paid Holidays, 3 paid Floating Holidays, up to 2 additional days of paid bereavement leave, and up to 5 days of paid jury duty leave.  Full-time associates (and their families)  are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

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

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: hrsuppo