Part-Time Retail Team Lead — Customer-First

World Market; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation and paid holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

World Market in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales while upholding brand standards and operational policies.

You will partner with the Store Manager to foster a customer-first selling culture, manage daily priorities, and deliver exceptional shopping experiences. The role demands flexibility, strong communication, and hands-on coaching. Join a team that values authenticity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback.
• Ability to provide on-the-spot coaching to associates.
• Skilled in de-escalating store and customer situations.
• Aptitude for planning and prioritizing based on business needs.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective delegation and daily-priority execution.
• At least 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture and drive engagement, loyalty initiatives, visual standards, and brand values.
• Analyze business trends using reports to identify opportunities and take action.
• Uphold World Market culture, values, policies, and operational standards.
• Plan for and execute daily tasks in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance team aligned with company values.
• Utilize company tools and training resources to validate team execution of key functions.
• Maintain Loss Prevention policies and inventory management initiatives.
• Support a safe work environment through ongoing safety training and awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Experience

Operations

Communication

Coaching

De-escalation

Planning

Urgency

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Delegation

Job description

World Market in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales while upholding brand standards and operational policies.

You will partner with the Store Manager to foster a customer-first selling culture, manage daily priorities, and deliver exceptional shopping experiences. The role demands flexibility, strong communication, and hands-on coaching. Join a team that values authenticity and collaboration.