Assistant Manager: Lead Retail Team & Customer Experience

World Market; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Shopping discount (up to 30%)

Wellness resources

Anniversary & recognition programs

Hands-on training for career growth

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and

Job summary

World Market is seeking an Assistant Manager in a dynamic retail environment to lead a high-performing team and drive sales profitability. You will partner with the Store Manager to develop staff, uphold brand standards, and execute daily priorities while maintaining our values and policies.

The role requires guiding a customer-focused team, managing operations, merchandising, and freight flow, and adapting to business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership 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 skills.
• Ability to execute daily priorities efficiently.
• Minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail environment preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture by driving engagement, customer loyalty initiatives, visual standards, and brand values.
• 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.
• Plan for and execute daily business tasks and duties assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance, customer-focused team that aligns with our company values through training, recognition, and performance management.
• Utilize all company tools and training resources to educate and validate team execution of key business functions.
• Validate and maintain all Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiatives.
• Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Delegation

Problem solving

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Decision making

Schedule flexibility

People management

Job description

World Market is seeking an Assistant Manager in a dynamic retail environment to lead a high-performing team and drive sales profitability. You will partner with the Store Manager to develop staff, uphold brand standards, and execute daily priorities while maintaining our values and policies.

The role requires guiding a customer-focused team, managing operations, merchandising, and freight flow, and adapting to business needs.