Retail Assistant Manager - Lead a Customer-First Team

World Market; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Shopping discount (up to 30%)

Wellness resources

Anniversary and recognition programs

Career training opportunities

Benefits package including Medical, D

Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Job summary

World Market seeks an Assistant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales in a fast-paced retail setting. You will partner with the Store Manager to uphold brand standards, train staff, and execute daily tasks with a focus on customer experience.

You will coach associates, solve problems quickly, and adapt to evolving business needs while maintaining loss prevention and inventory controls. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience delivering results in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Effective communication and coaching skills with the ability to provide on-the-spot guidance.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute daily priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performance team in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Drive sales, profitability and customer-first selling culture.
• Manage daily tasks, operations, and brand standards.
• Recruit, train, and retain team members with recognition and performance management.
• Support loss prevention and inventory management; maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

De-escalation

Planning

Urgency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Delegation

Prioritization

Job description

World Market seeks an Assistant Manager to lead a high-performance team and drive sales in a fast-paced retail setting. You will partner with the Store Manager to uphold brand standards, train staff, and execute daily tasks with a focus on customer experience.

You will coach associates, solve problems quickly, and adapt to evolving business needs while maintaining loss prevention and inventory controls. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays.