Assistant Manager: Lead a Customer-First Retail Team

World Market; Greenbrae Marina (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% shopping discount

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation and holidays

Wellness resources

Career growth training

Job summary

World Market in California seeks an Assistant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You will partner with the Store Manager to maintain brand standards, customer experience, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes developing staff, coaching on the sales floor, and executing daily priorities while upholding company policies and loss-prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in fast-paced retail.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to de-escalate customer situations effectively.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet daily priorities.
• Sense of urgency with attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving and sound decision-making.
• Effective delegation to team members.

Responsibilities

• Model a customer-first selling culture and drive engagement.
• Analyze business trends and act on opportunities using available reports.
• Lead and develop a high-performance team aligned with World Market values.
• Plan daily tasks with Store Manager and supervise store operations.
• Recruit, train, and retain a motivated, customer-focused team.
• Ensure adherence to LP policies and inventory controls.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment through training and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

De-escalation

Prioritization

Decision making

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Delegation

Job description

World Market in California seeks an Assistant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You will partner with the Store Manager to maintain brand standards, customer experience, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes developing staff, coaching on the sales floor, and executing daily priorities while upholding company policies and loss-prevention initiatives.