Sales Associate

worldmarket; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

30% shopping discount

Wellness resources

Recognition programs

Career training

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

World Market in Bellevue, WA is hiring for roles that focus on creating a fun, memorable shopping experience through expert product knowledge and friendly assistance. You will help customers discover items, process purchases, and keep the store well-presented.

The position emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability, with opportunities for training and career growth in a collaborative retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or guest-facing roles is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a friendly, accurate checkout experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers to find products and provide product knowledge.
• Process checkout and in-store pickup orders accurately.
• Maintain store presentation, pricing, signing and replenishment standards.
• Participate in processing freight and stocking as needed.
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming shopping environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Initiate conversation

Job description

Why You'll Love World Market

For over 60 years, we have searched the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time-honored handicrafts, to bring you stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts and one of the largest assortments of international foods, beverages and candy. You won't find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn't just celebrated -it's what sets us apart.

Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect. If you're looking for a place where you can be yourself, contribute in meaningful ways, and have a little fun while doing it—you've found it!

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & work-life balance
• Up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
• Working with a team who thinks the world of you
• Wellness resources to be and do your best
• Anniversary and recognition programs that celebrate you
• Hands-on training for career growth made for you
• Benefits - Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for a variety of duties including customer service and making the shopping experience fun and memorable for our customer:

• Share your passion and knowledge for our products and help customers find the perfect "anything."
• Checkout customer in store and buy online pick up in store purchases.
• Maintain merchandising, pricing, signing and sales floor replenishment standards.
• Participate in processing freight and truck unload as needed.
• Contribute to a safe shopping environment.

Experience & Skills You’ll Bring

A can-do attitude and commitment to contributing to a collaborative, open minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful culture.

Retail experience a plus but not required.

Excellent communication & time management skills.

Ability to initiate conversation.

Minimum Age 16 years.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Hourly Pay Range is $18.00-$18.50

• All associates receive paid sick leave (one hour for every 30 hours worked), and up to 3 days of paid bereavement leave. Associates are 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.

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.