Assistant Manager: Lead a Customer-First Team | Flexible Hours

World Market; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UP TO 30% shopping discount

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

World Market in Paramus, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a high‑performing team and drive a customer‑first selling culture. You will partner with the Store Manager to maintain brand values, policies, and operational standards while guiding daily priorities and ensuring a strong team environment.

The role requires leadership experience in fast-paced retail, with a focus on engagement, coaching, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performance team while upholding World Market values, policies, and standards.
• Analyze business trends using available reporting to identify opportunities and take action.
• Plan and execute daily tasks and duties in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a customer-focused team aligned with company values.
• Utilize tools and training to ensure execution of key business functions and loss prevention policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer experience

Operational results

Communication skills

Coaching

De-escalation

Problem solving

Decision making

Delegation

Attention to detail

Team development

Job description

World Market in Paramus, NJ, is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a high‑performing team and drive a customer‑first selling culture. You will partner with the Store Manager to maintain brand values, policies, and operational standards while guiding daily priorities and ensuring a strong team environment.

The role requires leadership experience in fast-paced retail, with a focus on engagement, coaching, and performance management.