Join the World Market Team! For over 60 years, we have searched the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time-honored handicrafts, bringing you stylish home decor, quality furniture, unique gifts, and an extensive assortment of international foods, beverages, and candy. Here, you will find a team and an environment unlike any other. At World Market, we celebrate uniqueness, authenticity, empowerment, and respect. If you are seeking a place where you can truly be yourself, make a meaningful contribution, and have fun while doing it, we would love to welcome you! Benefits of Joining Us: Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle and work-life balance. Up to 30% discount on our unique finds for you and a designated shopper. Work alongside a supportive and friendly team. Access to wellness resources to help you be your best self. Anniversary and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions. Hands-on training designed for your career growth. Explore a variety of benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and more. Your Role: As a part-time Assistant Manager, you will be a vital part of our leadership team, driving sales and profitability, nurturing a customer-first culture, and executing daily business priorities. In collaboration with the Store Manager, you will lead and develop a high-performance team while upholding our values, brand, policies, and operational standards. Your responsibilities may encompass areas such as Customer Experience, Freight Flow, Operations, and Merchandising, based on business needs and your personal skills and career aspirations. Main Responsibilities: Lead a customer-first culture by engaging customers, enhancing loyalty initiatives, and maintaining visual and brand standards. Analyze business trends using available reporting to address opportunities and take proactive actions. Promote and exemplify the culture and values of World Market. Plan and execute daily business tasks and duties as assigned by the Store Manager. Recruit, develop, and retain a customer-focused team that aligns with our core values through effective training and performance management. Utilize company tools and resources to educate and validate team performance on key business functions. Ensure compliance with Loss Prevention policies and inventory management practices. Support a safe work environment through ongoing training and accountability. Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating results in customer experience and operations. Effective communication skills with a willingness to receive feedback and adapt quickly. Ability to offer real-time coaching to team members. Skilled in de-escalating customer and store situations effectively. Strong planning and prioritization abilities to meet business needs. High sense of urgency and attention to detail. Creative problem-solving and sound decision-making skills. Effective delegation skills. Ability to efficiently execute daily priorities. A minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience in a specialty retail environment is preferred. Flexible availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. Minimum age requirement: 21 years. Additional Information: Full time and part-time associates can participate in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan after three months of service. Full-time employees may also access a variety of benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of continuous employment, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Assistance. If you require reasonable accommodations for the application process due to a medical condition, please reach out to our Human Resource Department through the provided contact details. World Market, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and promoting individuals based on qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.