Sales Associate

World Market, LLC

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VA, Newport News, 12129 Jefferson Ave. Until 9/15/2026 First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description
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: 

What You’ll Do

You will be responsible for a variety of duties including customer service and making the shopping experience fun and memorable for our customer:

  • Share your passion and knowledge for our products and help customers find the perfect “anything.”

  • Checkout customer in store and buy online pick up in store purchases.

  • Maintain merchandising, pricing, signing and sales floor replenishment standards.

  • Participate in processing freight and truck unload as needed.

  • Contribute to a safe shopping environment.

 

Experience & Skills You’ll Bring

  • A can-do attitude and commitment to contributing to a collaborative, open minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful culture.

  • Retail experience a plus but not required.

  • Excellent communication & time management skills.

  • Ability to initiate a conversation.

  • Minimum Age 16 years.

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

 

Hourly Pay Range is $12.77-$13.27

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

Phone: 1-833-680-2399

Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com

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.

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist customers, maintain sales floor, process sales, and contribute to a positive shopping experience.

Job title

Sales Associate

Experience level

none

Industry

retail

Location requirements

On-site in Newport News, VA; remote work not allowed.

Salary

$13k–$13k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationtime managementability to lift 40 lbs

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

customer servicemerchandisingretail
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jefferson, Newport News, VA 23607, USA

On-site City