Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager - Lynnhaven Mall

Cherry Hill Programs • Virginia Beach, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hill Programs is hiring a seasonal Assistant Local Manager to work alongside the Local Manager and help lead a team creating holiday memories for children and families. The role supports daily photo operations, team motivation and development, sales, service excellence, and a memorable guest experience from the Santa visit through the photo experience.

The Assistant Local Manager helps prepare and operate the holiday location, including staffing, scheduling, training, inventory, equipment setup and testing, and opening and closing procedures. They capture photos, help guests select souvenirs, respond to customer concerns, and troubleshoot technical issues. The position is seasonal and requires availability for pre-season training and a flexible schedule during the holiday retail season.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in a cash-handling and 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 weighing 10–25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or management experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, or a similar environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience managing teams or operations across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated success driving sales, guest experience, and operational results.
• Experience with scheduling, training, coaching, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, collaborative environment while upholding company values and policies.
• Support opening-day preparations, including hiring completion, inventory, equipment setup and testing, scheduling, training, and opening and closing procedures.
• Capture photos and help guests choose memorable souvenirs.
• 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 them 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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Same-day pay options for early access to paychecks.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Opportunities to return for future holiday seasons and explore growth opportunities within the souvenir photography division, where available.
• One free Santa visit for friends and family, including 10 photo prints, 10 free holiday cards from Shutterfly, a personalized digital message from Santa powered by Portable North Pole, and three free months of access to Pixie Post.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed