Part-time Assistant Manager

World Market • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Assistant Manager is a part-time leadership role that supports the Store Manager in driving sales and profitability, fostering a customer-first selling culture, and executing daily business priorities. The role leads and develops a high-performance team while upholding World Market’s values, brand, policies, and operational standards. Leadership responsibilities may focus on one or more areas—Customer Experience, Freight Flow, Operations, or Merchandising—based on business needs and the associate’s experience, skills, and career goals.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, openness to feedback, and ability to adapt quickly.
• Ability to coach associates in the moment.
• Ability to effectively de-escalate store and customer situations.
• Ability to plan and prioritize according to business needs.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Effective delegation skills.
• Ability to execute daily priorities efficiently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.
• Minimum age of 21 years.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model and lead a customer-first selling culture through customer engagement, loyalty initiatives, visual standards, and brand values.
• Analyze business trends and available reporting to identify opportunities, solve problems, and take appropriate action.
• Exemplify, maintain, and foster World Market’s culture and values.
• Plan and execute daily business tasks assigned by the Store Manager, including when the Store Manager is absent.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performance, customer-focused team through training, recognition, and performance management.
• Use company tools and training resources to educate associates and validate execution of key business functions.
• Validate and maintain Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiatives.
• Support a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
• Up to 30% shopping discount for the employee and a designated shopper.
• Wellness resources.
• Anniversary and recognition programs.
• Hands-on training for career growth.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) savings plan, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed