Assistant Store Manager

Cost Plus World Market; Sunset Valley (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cost Plus World Market is seeking an Assistant Store Manager dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving sales. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills to cultivate a high-performance team while maintaining operational excellence in a dynamic retail environment. This role offers a flexible schedule and supportive workplace culture with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Associate discount

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and team development.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a customer-first selling culture and model effective engagement.
• Recruit and develop a high-performance customer-focused team.
• Support operational execution, inventory management, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Experience

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

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 Assistant Store Manager

• Create a culture of recognition and accountability that delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives sales results.
• Validate and ensure execution of all customer loyalty and omnichannel initiatives and activities.
• Utilize all company planning tools to effectively schedule store associates to provide exceptional Customer Experience and support the needs of the business; partner with Assistant Managers to ensure proper staffing to support both sales floor coverage and store workload.
• Assist the Store Manager with all timekeeping responsibilities, including scheduling, attendance management, and timekeeping functions.
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting and hiring responsibilities; prioritize timely scheduling of interviews, onboarding/orientation, and training.
• Responsible for organizing, planning, and executing all signage and graphics in partnership with the entire management team.
• Address and resolve employee issues and/or concerns with the appropriate partnership.
• Support and maintain strong operational execution, inventory management, data integrity, and compliance routines.
• 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.
• Must have the desire and potential to promote into a position of higher responsibility within 12 months.
• Must be willing and able to commute for a promotion within a 30–50-mile radius.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, depending upon the needs of the business.
• Minimum Age 21 years.
• Ability to lift up 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.

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.

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.