Assistant Manager: Operations

Cost Plus World Market; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established retail brand that values diversity and inclusion. In this role, you'll lead a customer-first culture, ensuring exceptional service while managing daily operations. Your leadership will inspire a high-performance team, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With flexible scheduling and a range of benefits, this position offers a chance to grow within a company that prioritizes your well-being and professional development. If you're passionate about retail and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Associate Discount

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in retail is preferred.
• Strong customer experience and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a customer-first culture and manage daily operations.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Experience

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Education

Relevant Leadership Experience

Job description

Who We Are

For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else.
And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.

What You’ll Do

• In partnership with the Store Manager, model and lead a customer-first selling culture through effective routines, visual brand standards, and engagement behaviors.
• Assess and 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.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance, customer-focused team that aligns with our company values through training, recognition, and performance management.
• Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability.
• Plan for and execute daily business tasks and duties assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Operations

• Assist the Store Manager with all timekeeping responsibilities, including effective scheduling, timekeeping functions, and attendance management.
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting and hiring responsibilities; prioritize timely scheduling of interviews, onboarding/orientation, and training.
• Support and maintain Loss Prevention routines to support profitability initiatives.
• Complete Direct Store Orders and validate proper receiving.
• Manage all supply/fixture ordering and any facilities and maintenance issues.
• Responsible for validating, reconciling, and filing all monthly paperwork.

What You’ll Bring

• Leadership skills including: Excellent customer experience behaviors, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem solving and sound decision-making skills that align with strategic initiatives, effective delegation and validation, and the ability to execute daily priorities efficiently.
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, depending upon the needs of the business.
• Minimum Age of 21 years
• Ability to lift to 40 lbs.

Why We Love It

• Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
• Associate discount to World Market!
• A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self.
• Eligible associates are offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and more.

Hourly Pay Range is $21.00-$25.00.

Full-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.

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:

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This 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 Employer

It 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.