Full-Time

Store Manager

Posted on 8/29/2025

World Market

World Market

1,001-5,000 employees

Global-sourced furniture, decor, and foods retailer

Compensation Overview

$78k - $82k/yr

Folsom, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
Marketing
Requirements
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant leadership experience in a fast-paced specialty retail selling culture is preferred.

World Market runs 239 stores in the U.S. that sell a mix of unique furniture, decor, and international foods. Products are sourced globally from artisans and small producers, offering eclectic items at competitive prices. Customers can shop in stores or online, with curbside pickup and seasonal promotions to improve convenience and value. The goal is to help customers furnish their homes with distinctive, affordable goods while making shopping easy through omnichannel options.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • YouTube 'shop with me' videos boost Christmas 2025 seasonal collection engagement.
  • TikTok Shop integration captures impulse buys from younger demographics in 2026.
  • New stores in Paramus NJ, Downingtown, and Henderson expand to high-demand markets.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Handmade undercuts unique decor with faster Prime delivery and lower prices.
  • RELEX AI fails in November 2026 holidays, causing inventory stockouts and margin erosion.
  • U.S.-China tariffs raise COGS 20% by Q3 2026, forcing price hikes.

What makes World Market unique

  • World Market curates eclectic furniture, decor, and international foods from global artisans.
  • RELEX AI forecasting and replenishment, renewed April 2026, optimizes nuanced assortment planning.
  • Affirm partnership enables biweekly payment plans across 247 stores and online.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Commuter Benefits

Company News

Home Textiles Today
May 12th, 2025
World Market throws a line to budget shoppers with new payment options

Through a recent partnership with Affirm, World Market consumers can now access flexible biweekly or monthly payment plans at the chain's 246 locations nationwide and online at checkout.

Paramus Post
Apr 29th, 2025
World Market Opens New Store in Paramus, NJ

World Market is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest store located in Bergen Town Center.

Paramus Post
Apr 23rd, 2025
World Market Opens New Store in Paramus, NJ

World Market opens new store in Paramus, NJ.

Adweek
Mar 20th, 2025
World Market Selects Ovative As Its Digital Marketing and Measurement Agency

World Market has chosen Ovative Group, a leading independent media, measurement, and creative firm, as its new Digital Marketing and Measurement Agency.

WOW GEAR
Jan 11th, 2025
Milestones and Memories: A Look Back at 2024

Wowcup is proud to partner with World Market to bring its innovative and versatile mitt to even more homes.

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