Assistant Manager: Freight Flow / Merchandising

World Market, LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Manager for Freight Flow and Merchandising. This role involves leading a customer-focused team, managing logistics, and ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and retail experience. Benefits include flexible scheduling and medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Associate discount

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture.
• Manage overall store logistic processes.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer experience behaviors

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Sound decision-making

Education

2+ years of relevant leadership experience

Job description

Assistant Manager: Freight Flow / Merchandising

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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 contributions 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 Freight Flow / Merchandising

• Responsible for managing overall store logistic processes that support company initiatives and productivity goals.
• Utilize all company tools and training resources to ensure the team follows logistic processes, visual execution standards, and stocking routines.
• Manage visual publication calendar and delivery schedule to plan and execute all logistics workload; partner with Assistant Manager of Operations or Assistant Store Manager to schedule for workload.
• Maintain and manage stockroom standards and organization that supports efficiency and safety standards.
• Utilize all company tools and training resources to educate the team on merchandising standards and visual presentation skills; validate replenishment and recovery routines.
• Manage publication calendar and delivery schedule to plan for and validate visual workload effectively; partner with the leadership team to effectively schedule all workload.
• Responsible for organizing, planning, and executing all signage and graphics in partnership with the entire management team.
• Validate and maintain all inventory management and data integrity routines.
  
  

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.
  
  

Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after working 250 hours within their first three (3) months of employment.

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.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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