Assistant Manager: Operations

$44,262 - $52,582/Yr

World Market - Bellevue, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Bellevue, WA

101-250 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The position involves partnering with the Store Manager to lead a customer-first selling culture, ensuring effective routines and visual brand standards. The role requires assessing business trends, recruiting and developing a high-performance team, and maintaining a safe work environment. The individual will also assist with operational tasks, including timekeeping, recruiting, and loss prevention, while exemplifying the company's culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Assess and analyze business trends to identify and solve business opportunities.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance, customer-focused team.
• Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training.
• Plan for and execute daily business tasks assigned by the Store Manager.
• Assist with timekeeping responsibilities, including scheduling and attendance management.
• Support recruiting and hiring responsibilities, including scheduling interviews and training.
• Maintain Loss Prevention routines to support profitability initiatives.
• Manage supply and fixture ordering and address facilities and maintenance issues.
• Validate, reconcile, and file all monthly paperwork.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred.
• Excellent customer experience behaviors and a strong sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Associate discount to World Market.
• A fun and supportive work environment.
• A culture of inclusion that empowers authenticity.
• Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance.
• Paid sick leave (one hour for every 30 hours worked).
• Up to 3 days of paid bereavement leave.
• 5 days of paid vacation for full-time associates.
• 8 paid Holidays and 3 paid Floating Holidays for full-time associates.
• Up to 2 additional days of paid bereavement leave for full-time associates.
• Up to 5 days of paid jury duty leave for full-time associates.
• Life and disability insurance for full-time associates.