Assistant Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Customer Experience

World Market; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount program

401(k) Savings Plan

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

World Market in San Diego is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a high‑performing team and drive sales in a fast‑paced retail environment. You will partner with the Store Manager to uphold brand standards, train associates, and deliver a customer‑first experience.

You will recruit and develop staff, monitor daily operations, and apply loss prevention practices while maintaining a safe store. Flexible scheduling and benefits support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience delivering results in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to feedback.
• Ability to coach associates and de-escalate customer situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a customer-first selling culture and drive engagement.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance team.
• Manage daily tasks with the Store Manager and uphold policies.
• Train and validate execution of key business functions using company tools.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Experience

Communication

Coaching

De-escalation

Planning

Urgency

Attention to Detail

Creative Problem Solving

Decision Making

Delegation

Job description

World Market in San Diego is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead a high‑performing team and drive sales in a fast‑paced retail environment. You will partner with the Store Manager to uphold brand standards, train associates, and deliver a customer‑first experience.

You will recruit and develop staff, monitor daily operations, and apply loss prevention practices while maintaining a safe store. Flexible scheduling and benefits support work‑life balance.