Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

As an Assistant Manager: Freight Flow, you will play a key leadership role in driving sales and profitability, fostering a customer-first selling culture and executing daily business priorities by leading the store logistic processes that support company initiatives and productivity goals.

In partnership with the Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performance team while maintaining our values, brand, policies, and operational standards. 

Your primary job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Utilize all company tools and training resources to ensure the team follows freight flow processes, visual execution standards, and stocking routines

Coordinate with Store Manager to plan freight processing

Validate and maintain all Loss Prevention policies and procedures and inventory management initiatives

Maintain and manage stockroom organization and standards

Analyze business trends utilizing all available reporting to problem-solve business opportunities and take appropriate action

Consistently exemplify, maintain, and foster the culture and values of World Market

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

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring

Proven experience delivering results, customer experience, and operational results in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills, being open to feedback, and the ability to adapt quickly

Ability to provide in the moment coaching to associates

Ability to de-escalate store and customer situations effectively

Ability to plan and prioritize according to the needs of the business

Strong sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Sound decision-making skills

Effective delegation and validation skills

Ability to execute daily priorities efficiently

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, overnights, weekends and holidays, depending upon the needs of the business

Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed

Minimum Age: 21 years

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.