Sales Associate

World Market; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

World Market in Alameda, CA is seeking retail associates to create a fun, memorable shopping experience. You’ll share product knowledge, greet customers, and help them find the perfect item while maintaining an inviting sales floor.

This role offers flexible scheduling, paid time off for full-time staff, and a 401(k) plan after three months. Join a team that values authenticity, empowerment, and respect in a diverse retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Ability to initiate a conversation.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Minimum age 16.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and make shopping memorable.
• Checkout customers and manage buy online pickup in store.
• Maintain merchandising, pricing, signing and shelf replenishment.
• Assist with processing freight and truck unloading as needed.
• Contribute to a safe shopping environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Sales

Job description

Aug 2, 2026

$16 - $17/hour

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

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.

Ability to initiate a conversation.

Minimum Age 16 years.

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Hourly Pay Range is $16.90-$17.40

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. All associates earn paid sick leave.

In addition, Full time associates receive vacation and paid holidays. 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.

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.

World Market offers a diverse selection of unique home furnishings, décor, and gourmet products, creating a delightful shopping experience in an ever-changing marketplace.

Retail

Company size 1,001–5,000 employees

Company type Privately held

Total funding 0

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

4,103 employees on LinkedIn

Oct 22 May 26

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

1201 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, California 94501, US