Assistant Manager: Merchandising Manager

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

Why You’ll Love World MarketFor over 60 years, we have searched the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time-honored handicrafts, to bring you stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts and one of the largest assortments of international foods, beverages and candy. You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect. If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, contribute in meaningful ways, and have a little fun while doing it—you’ve found it!When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & work-life balanceUp to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopperWorking with a team who thinks the world of youWellness resources to be and do your bestAnniversary and recognition programs that celebrate youHands-on training for career growth made for youBenefits -Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and moreWhat You’ll DoAs an Assistant Manager, you will play a key leadership role in driving sales and profitability, fostering a customer-first selling culture and executing daily business priorities. In partnership with the Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performance team while maintaining our values, brand, policies, and operational standards.Your Assistant Manager role will include leadership responsibilities in one or more of the following areas of the business: Customer Experience, Freight Flow, Operations and Merchandising. The area of responsibility will be determined based on business needs along with your experience, skills and career goals.Your primary job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Model and lead a customer-first selling culture by driving engagement, customer loyalty initiatives, visual standards, and brand valuesAnalyze business trends utilizing all available reporting to problem-solve business opportunities and take appropriate actionConsistently exemplify, maintain, and foster the culture and values of World MarketPlan for and execute daily business tasks and duties assigned by and in the absence of the Store ManagerRecruit, develop, and retain a high-performance, customer-focused team that aligns with our company values through training, recognition, and performance managementUtilize all company tools and training resources to educate and validate team execution of key business functionsValidate and maintain all Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiativesSupport and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountabilitySkills & Experience You’ll BringProven leadership experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quicklyAbility to provide in the moment coaching to associatesAbility to de-escalate store and customer situations effectivelyAbility to plan and prioritize according to the needs of the businessStrong sense of urgencyAttention to detailCreative problem solvingSound decision-making skillsEffective delegation skillsAbility to execute daily priorities efficientlyMinimum of 2+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail environment preferredAbility to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, based on business needsAbility to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as neededMinimum age: 21 yearsHourly Pay Range is $20.92-$24.92Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service. All associates earn paid sick leave.In addition, Full time associates receive vacation and paid holidays. 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:Phone: [phone]Email: [e-mail] email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt 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.