What You'll Do In partnership with the Store Manager, model and lead a customer‑first selling culture through effective routines, visual brand standards, and engagement behaviors. Assess and analyze business trends using all available reporting to problem‑solve business opportunities and take appropriate action. Consistently exemplify, maintain, and foster the culture and values of World Market. Recruit, develop, and retain a high‑performance, customer‑focused team that aligns with our company values through training, recognition, and performance management. Support and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability. Plan for and execute daily business tasks and duties assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by and in the absence of the Store Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Assistant Store Manager Create a culture of recognition and accountability that delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives sales results. Validate and ensure execution of all customer loyalty and omnichannel initiatives and activities. Use all company planning tools to schedule store associates to provide exceptional Customer Experience and support the needs of the business; partner with Assistant Managers to ensure proper staffing for sales floor coverage and store workload. Assist the Store Manager with timekeeping responsibilities, including scheduling, attendance management, and timekeeping functions. Assist with recruiting and hiring responsibilities; prioritize timely scheduling of interviews, onboarding/orientation, and training. Organize, plan, and execute all signage and graphics in partnership with the management team. Address and resolve employee issues and/or concerns in partnership with the appropriate partners. Maintain strong operational execution, inventory management, data integrity, and compliance routines. Maintain loss prevention routines to support profitability initiatives. Complete direct store orders and validate proper receiving. Manage all supply/fixture ordering and facilities and maintenance issues. Validate, reconcile, and file all monthly paperwork. What You'll Bring Leadership skills including excellent customer experience behaviors, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem solving, sound decision‑making skills that align with strategic initiatives, effective delegation, and validation, and the ability to execute daily priorities efficiently. Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast‑paced specialty retail selling culture. Desire and potential to promote into a higher‑responsibility position within 12 months. Willingness and ability to commute for a promotion within a 30–50‑mile radius. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as needed. Minimum age 21 years and ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) Savings Plan; Employee Assistance Program; and other benefits available for full‑time employment after 30 days of continuous service. 401(k) eligibility for full‑time and part‑time associates after three months of service. Equal Employment Opportunity World Market, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment 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. Reasonable Accommodations To request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition, contact the Human Resource Department at 1‑833‑680‑2399 or hrsupport@worldmarket.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr