Assistant Manager: Freight Flow

World Market
Evanston, IL

Why You’ll Love World Market


For over 60 years, we have searched the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time-honored handicrafts, to bring you stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts and one of the largest assortments of international foods, beverages and candy. You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart.


Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect. If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, contribute in meaningful ways, and have a little fun while doing it—you’ve found it!

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

  • 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

  • Benefits -Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more

What You’ll Do

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

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring

  • 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

Hourly Pay Range is $21.60-$25.60

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 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.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department:

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: [email protected]

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posted 2026-04-24

Recommended Jobs

Recruiter

US AMRJones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Chicago, IL

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-15

General Dentist

THEODORE M SIEGEL DDS PC
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description At Big Smile Dental, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional dental care in welcoming and modern environment. We utilize the latest technology and techniques t…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-11

Swim Lesson Instructor

Iv Ymca
Peru, IL

Position Summary:applicant is responsible for leading swim lessons and/or assisting water safety instructors in planning, organizing, implementing effectively teaching the American Red Cross Learn to …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-30

GenAI Python Systems Engineer-Manager

PwC
Chicago, IL

Specialty/Competency: Data, Analytics & AI Industry/Sector: Not Applicable Time Type: Full time Travel Requirements: Up to 80% At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focu…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-24

Yard Manager

Riverview Materials Inc
Riverdale, IL

Job Description Job Description Description: Join the Riverview Materials Inc family as our enthusiastic new Yard Manager ! We're on the lookout for a proactive individual who loves wor…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-17

Retail Manager - ISU Redbird Spirit Shop

Follett
Normal, IL

Join the Follett Team, where employees are valued, respected, and offered career paths throughout its  many campus locations. Follett serves over half of the students in the United States and wor…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-20

Vice President, Performance Media Planning and Strategy

Publicis CoLab
Chicago, IL

Company description Publicis Groupe, known for its world-renowned creativity, best in class technology and data assets, and digital and consulting expertise, is one of the world's largest commu…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-18

Robotic Welding Tech & Operator

Ludlow Manufacturing
Gurnee, IL

1st shift 5:00am - 3:30PM Monday - Thursday 2nd shift 3:30PM - 2:00AM Monday - Thursday Bilingual - Spanish preferred Ludlow uses E-Verify to verify eligibly to work in the US. Summary B…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-23

Senior Expense Management Analyst

Zurich
Schaumburg, IL

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the world's most impactful …

View Details
Posted 2026-04-17

Golf Course Mechanic II - Arrowhead Golf Club - Full-time

Wheaton, IL

Open until filled The Agency The Wheaton Park District (WPD) was established by the citizens of Wheaton in 1921 and has a rich history of elevating the quality of community life through its parks, f…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-27