Sales Associate

World Market; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

30% shopping discount

Wellness resources

Hands-on training

401(k) Savings Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

World Market in Birmingham, AL is looking for both full-time and part-time associates to join our team. You will share your passion for our unique products while assisting customers in finding their perfect items. Responsibilities include managing checkouts, maintaining store standards, and contributing to a positive shopping experience.

Ideal candidates should have strong communication and time management skills, a friendly attitude, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of service.

Qualifications

• Retail experience a plus but not required.
• Minimum Age 16 years.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Share your passion and knowledge for our products.
• Checkout customers in store and manage pick-up purchases.
• Maintain merchandising, pricing, and sales floor standards.
• Participate in processing freight and truck unload.
• Contribute to a safe shopping environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Ability to initiate a 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

• 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 a conversation.
• Minimum Age 16 years.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.