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Assistant Store Manager

World Market Inc
Middleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

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 dcor, 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 contributions 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 Assistant 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.
  • Utilize all company planning tools to effectively schedule store associates to provide exceptional Customer Experience and support the needs of the business; partner with Assistant Managers to ensure proper staffing to support both sales floor coverage and store workload.
  • Assist the Store Manager with all timekeeping responsibilities, including scheduling, attendance management, and timekeeping functions.
  • Assist Store Manager with recruiting and hiring responsibilities; prioritize timely scheduling of interviews, onboarding / orientation, and training.
  • Responsible for organizing, planning, and executing all signage and graphics in partnership with the entire management team.
  • Address and resolve employee issues and / or concerns with the appropriate partnership.
  • Support and maintain strong operational execution, inventory management, data integrity, and compliance routines.
  • 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.
  • Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan after working 250 hours within their first three (3) months of employment.

    Benefits for full-time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.

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

    Phone : 1-833-680-2399

    Email : hrsupport@worldmarket.com

    This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.

    An 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.

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