Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

World Market is seeking an Assistant Manager: Freight Flow for a new store opening in Cumming Town Center. This role is a key leadership position focused on driving sales and profitability by leading store logistic processes that support company initiatives and productivity goals. The Assistant Manager will partner with the Store Manager to lead and develop a high-performance team while maintaining company values, brand, policies, and operational standards.

What You Will Do

You will utilize company tools to ensure the team follows freight flow processes, visual execution standards, and stocking routines. Responsibilities include coordinating freight processing with the Store Manager, validating loss prevention policies and inventory management initiatives, maintaining stockroom organization, analyzing business trends, and executing daily business tasks in the absence of the Store Manager.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires proven experience delivering results in a fast-paced retail environment, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt quickly. You should have a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills. The position offers flexible scheduling, up to 30% shopping discount, wellness resources, and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) for eligible employees.

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
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, climb ladders, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed
• Minimum Age: 21 years

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
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending
• Commuter Benefits