Holiday Retail Assistant Manager — Flexible Hours

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Santa visit

Photo prints

Holiday cards

Santa message

Pixie Post access

Referral program

Same-day pay

Job summary

Cherry Hill Programs is hiring an Assistant Local Manager to oversee daily photo operations and lead a seasonal team through peak holiday periods. You’ll assist the Local Manager with hiring, scheduling, training, inventory, and guest experience, ensuring memorable Santa visits and high guest satisfaction.

Flexible scheduling, same-day pay, and family-friendly perks accompany a fast-paced, team-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable in a cash handling/ sales transaction position.
• Ability to lead a team, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Availability to attend required pre-season training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week or as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10-25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, collaborative environment while upholding company values and policies.
• Support opening-day preparations, including hiring completion, inventory, equipment setup/testing, scheduling, training, and opening/closing procedures.
• Capture photos and help guests choose memorable souvenirs to take home.
• Photography experience not required.
• Resolve customer concerns and service issues to support a positive guest experience.
• Lead by example and reinforce procedures set by senior management.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate to IT or Local Management as needed.
• Assist the Local Manager with inventory, scheduling, training, recruiting, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Cash handling

Sales experience

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Hill Programs is hiring an Assistant Local Manager to oversee daily photo operations and lead a seasonal team through peak holiday periods. You’ll assist the Local Manager with hiring, scheduling, training, inventory, and guest experience, ensuring memorable Santa visits and high guest satisfaction.

Flexible scheduling, same-day pay, and family-friendly perks accompany a fast-paced, team-centered environment.