Part Time Assistant Manager

World Market Inc; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant company that has been a staple in home decor for over 60 years. This role invites you to lead a team in a customer-first environment, ensuring that every shopper feels valued and inspired. Your leadership will help foster a culture of diversity and belonging, where every team member's unique perspective is celebrated. With flexible scheduling, a supportive atmosphere, and a range of benefits including medical and dental insurance, this is an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. If you are passionate about retail and enjoy leading a team, this position offers the perfect platform to shine.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Associate Discount

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in specialty retail preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance team.
• Plan and execute daily business tasks.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Experience

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 Customer Experience, Freight Flow, or Merchandising

• Specific areas of duties and responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager based on the needs of the business.

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 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.

Hourly Pay Range is $21.28-$25.28

All associates receive paid sick leave (one hour for every 30 hours worked), up to 3 days of paid bereavement leave, and $1 per hour holiday premium pay. Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan with partial company matching.

In addition, Full-time associates receive 5 days of paid vacation, 8 paid Holidays, 3 paid Floating Holidays, up to 2 additional days of paid bereavement leave, and up to 5 days of paid jury duty leave. Full-time associates (and their families) are offered medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

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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.