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Assistant Manager: Customer Experience & Operations

World Market Inc

Silverdale (WA)

On-site

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Customer Experience / Operations Leader to enhance customer engagement and lead a high-performance team. The successful candidate will have a proven retail leadership background, prioritizing customer satisfaction while managing a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a supportive work atmosphere with competitive pay and excellent benefits including flexible scheduling and an associate discount.

Benefits

Associate discount to World Market
Medical and Dental Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Flexible scheduling
Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
  • Minimum Age 21 years.

Responsibilities

  • Model and lead a customer-first selling culture.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance team.
  • Support and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Customer Experience Behaviors
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Decision-Making

Job description

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 receivepaid 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: 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.

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.

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