Assistant Manager: Operations Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

In partnership with the Store Manager, provide leadership to achieve or exceed sales and profitability goals. Consistently exemplify, maintain, and foster the culture and values of World Market. Drive a service and selling culture through effective leadership routines and engagement behaviors. Maintain a branded store experience through consistent visual execution, standards and recovery. Hire, develop and retain a high performance team through coaching, training and recognition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations:

• Partner with Customer Experience Manager to ensure proper staffing to support both sales floor coverage and store workload.
• Utilize all company planning tools to effectively schedule store associates to provide exceptional Customer Experience and support the needs of the business
• Manage, train and develop all store associates to drive store sales and loyalty results.
• Assist Store Manager with all KRONOS responsibilities, inclusive of scheduling, attendance management and timekeeping functions
• Responsible for organizing, planning and execution of all signage and graphics in partnership with entire management team
• Assess and analyze business trends utilizing all available reporting to problem solve business opportunities and take appropriate action
• Establish and maintain strong inventory management and data integrity routines, including expiry management and MOS routines
• Establish and maintain strong LP and Safety routines that support company profitability initiatives
• Manage and follow up on all supply/fixture ordering as well as any facilities and maintenance issues
• Validate, reconcile, and file all inventory control paperwork, inclusive of DSO and VMO
• Manage CRUSH Beverage Ordering. Validate and train beverage ordering and CRUSH routines.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by and in the absence of Store Manager

LEADERSHIP SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Strong business acumen, and the ability to analyze and use information to effectively and efficiently execute daily priorities
• Sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem solving and sound decision making skills, effective delegation and validation
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends depending upon the needs of the business
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs 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. If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the

Human Resource Department:

Phone:

1-833-680-2399

Email:

hrsupport@worldmarket.com This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume. 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. Search Jobs by Map World Market is a national specialty retailer founded in San Francisco in 1958. We are beloved for our wide assortment of stylish, quality furniture, home decor, and thoughtful gifts in addition to offering one of the largest assortments of candy and international food and beverage favorites from around the world. We are especially renowned for our unparalleled Christmas Marketplace featuring traditional cakes, cookies, and candy from Europe and beyond as well as special and unique holiday decor, ranging from trendy and whimsical to time-honored and traditional. Our merchants search the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, time-honored handicrafts, and foods and beverages that are beloved by different cultures and countries. Their mission is to provide a spirited shopping environment where customers can discover great quality and great value in our ever-changing, unique marketplace. World Market currently operates over 240 stores across the country in addition to our ecommerce site (worldmarket.com). We plan to continue growing with more stores opening in more places!