World Market · 5 months ago
Assistant Manager: Freight Flow
World Market is a company that has been providing stylish home décor and unique products for over 60 years. The Assistant Manager: Freight Flow will play a key leadership role in driving sales and profitability while fostering a customer-first culture and executing daily business priorities related to store logistics.
Home DecorRetail
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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 Age: 21 years
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
Preferred
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture
Benefits
Paid sick leave (one hour for every 30 hours worked)
Up to 3 days of paid bereavement leave
401k plan with partial company matching
5 days of paid vacation
8 paid Holidays
3 paid Floating Holidays
Up to 2 additional days of paid bereavement leave
Up to 5 days of paid jury duty leave
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Company
World Market
We delight customers with an ever-changing marketplace of unique and beautiful home furnishings, décor, accessories and exceptional gourmet products.
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-19Acquired
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