Assistant Manager - Flexible Hours, Lead a High-Impact Team

World Market; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Shopping discount

Team camaraderie

Wellness resources

Anniversary program

Career training

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

World Market in Somerville, MA is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead sales and profitability while upholding our customer-first culture. You will partner with the Store Manager to develop a high‑performing team and ensure brand and operational standards.

This role requires leadership in Customer Experience, Freight Flow, Operations and Merchandising, with flexible scheduling including nights and weekends. Learn more about joining a team that values authenticity and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced specialty retail environment.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to de-escalate store and customer situations.
• Ability to plan and prioritize daily tasks.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving and sound decision making.
• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture.
• Drive engagement and loyalty initiatives.
• Analyze business trends and take action.
• Maintain World Market values, brand, policies, and standards.
• Plan and execute daily tasks in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performance team.
• Utilize tools to educate teams on key business functions.
• Support and maintain loss prevention and inventory controls.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Coaching

De-escalation

Planning

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Decision making

Flexibility schedule

Retail leadership

Job description

World Market in Somerville, MA is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead sales and profitability while upholding our customer-first culture. You will partner with the Store Manager to develop a high‑performing team and ensure brand and operational standards.

This role requires leadership in Customer Experience, Freight Flow, Operations and Merchandising, with flexible scheduling including nights and weekends. Learn more about joining a team that values authenticity and growth.