Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

World Market; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Up to 30% shopping discount

Wellness resources

Anniversary and recognition programs

Hands-on training for career growth

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

World Market in West Jordan, UT is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead store logistics, drive sales and profitability, and coach a high-performance team under the Store Manager.

You will implement freight flow processes, maintain stockroom standards, and uphold safety while delivering a customer-first experience; this role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead freight flow processes and daily store logistics.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to plan freight processing.
• Enforce Loss Prevention policies and inventory controls.
• Maintain stockroom organization and standards.
• Analyze business trends to identify opportunities and take action.
• Uphold World Market culture, values, and store standards.
• Support safety training and maintain a safe work environment.
• Plan and execute daily tasks in the absence of the Store Manager.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer focus

Communication

Coaching

De-escalation

Decision making

Urgency

Attention to detail

Job description

New Store Opening in West Jordan, UT!

We are looking for dynamic Assistant Managers committed to operational excellence, collaboration, and team success.

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!

When you'll enjoy:

• 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

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Manager: Freight Flow, you will play a key leadership role in driving sales and profitability, fostering a customer-first selling culture and executing daily business priorities by leading the store logistic processes that support company initiatives and productivity goals. In partnership with the Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performance team while maintaining our values, brand, policies, and operational standards.

Your primary job responsibilities

• Utilize all company tools and training resources to ensure the team follows freight flow processes, visual execution standards, and stocking routines.
• Coordinate with Store Manager to plan freight processing.
• Validate and maintain all Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiatives.
• Maintain and manage stockroom organization and standards.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills & Experience

• Proven 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 and validation skills.
• 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, overnights, weekends and holidays, depending upon the needs of the business.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.
• Minimum Age: 21 years.

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.

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.

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. Our merchants search the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, time-honored handicrafts, and foods and beverages that are beloved by different cultures and countries. Their mission is to provide a spirited shopping environment where customers can discover great quality and great value in our ever-changing, unique marketplace. 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!