Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

World Market•Fresno, CA

3d•$22 - $26

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred

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

Benefits

Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & work-life balance
Up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
Working with a team who thinks the world of you
Wellness resources to be and do your best
Anniversary and recognition programs that celebrate you
Hands-on training for career growth made for you
Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more
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.
All associates earn paid sick leave.
In addition, Full time associates receive vacation and paid holidays.
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.