Assistant Manager

World Market; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Up to 30% shopping discount

Wellness resources

Career growth training

Job summary

World Market is seeking a store leadership professional to drive a customer-first culture in a high-volume retail setting. You will lead engagement, loyalty initiatives, and visual standards while upholding brand values.

Responsibilities include analyzing trends, coaching associates, planning daily operations, and building a high-performance team. You will ensure loss prevention and safety policies are followed to protect staff and assets.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience delivering results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to coach and develop associates and maintain customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a customer-first selling culture and drive engagement, loyalty initiatives, and brand standards.
• Analyze business trends using reporting to identify opportunities and take action.
• Foster World Market culture and values across the team.
• Plan daily tasks and duties in the Store Manager's absence.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance, customer-focused team.
• Utilize company tools to educate and validate team execution of key functions.
• Maintain Loss Prevention policies and inventory initiatives.
• Support a safe work environment through ongoing training and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Customer experience

Communication

Coaching

De-escalation

Planning & prioritization

Urgency & drive

Attention to detail

Decision making

Team development

Flexibility

Job description

Why You’ll Love 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. You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart. Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect. If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, contribute in meaningful ways, and have a little fun while doing it—you’ve found it!

What You’ll Do

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

Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the 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

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & 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
• Benefits -Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more
• 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

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

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.

Search Jobs by Map World Market is a national specialty retailer founded in San Francisco in 1958. We are beloved for our wide assortment of stylish, quality furniture, home decor, and thoughtful gifts in addition to offering one of the largest assortments of candy and international food and beverage favorites from around the world. We are especially renowned for our unparalleled Christmas Marketplace featuring traditional cakes, cookies, and candy from Europe and beyond as well as special and unique holiday decor, ranging from trendy and whimsical to time-honored and traditional.

World Market currently operates over 240 stores across the country in addition to our ecommerce site (worldmarket.com). We plan to continue growing with more stores opening in more places!