Store Manager

Who We Are For over 60 years, we have curated a unique marketplace filled with inspiring finds for the home decorator, entertainer, and gifter. From international foods and hand-picked wine and beverages to artisan furniture and on-trend décor, we offer a high-quality assortment at a great value you won’t find anywhere else. And, while diversity of product is critical to our success as a retail brand, it is our culture of diversity and belonging that allows us to thrive as a team. Each and every individual's contributions and unique perspective matter and inspire us to be inclusive, collaborative, open-minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful.What You’ll Do Model and drive a customer-first selling culture by ensuring effective routines, visual brand standards, and engagement behaviors. Provide leadership to achieve or exceed sales and profitability goals. 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. Ensure a branded store experience through consistent visual execution, standards, and recovery. Create a culture of recognition and accountability that delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives sales results. Achieve store sales and metric goals through regular business analysis and problem-solving activities. Manage all store controllable expenses and profitability components. Validate and ensure execution of all merchandising, marketing, and promotional strategies. Validate and ensure execution of all customer loyalty and omnichannel initiatives and activities. Ensure a consistent orientation and onboarding experience per company expectations. Address and resolve employee issues and/or concerns with the appropriate partnership. Conduct regular team assessment and succession planning activities that build the bench. Ensure store schedule effectively maximizes business environment and adjust as needed. Establish and maintain strong operational execution, inventory management, data integrity, and compliance routines. Establish and maintain a safe work environment through ongoing safety training, awareness, and accountability. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Field Leader. What You’ll Bring Leadership skills including: Excellent Customer Experience behaviors, a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, creative problem solving and 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 is preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, depending upon the needs of the business. Minimum Age 21 years. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Why We Love It Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance. Associate discount to World Market! A fun and supportive work environment where you feel welcome and safe. A culture of inclusion that empowers you to be your best authentic self. Eligible associates are offered Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, 401(k) Savings Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance and moreAs of your first day of employment, you will be eligible to receive an employee discount at Cost Plus World Market stores. Additionally, you may select a member of your household, a dependent, or a member of your immediate family to be your “Designated Shopper” receiving the same employee discount you do. Benefits eligibility is based on position and classification. Please speak with your Hiring Manager for more information. Benefits eligible employees will be sent a benefits package three to four weeks prior to their eligibility date. Cost Plus World Market is pleased to offer its eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Life and AD&D Insurance, and a Flexible Spending Account Program. After 1 year of service during which you have worked at least 1,000 hours, you may also be eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan.