Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager- Willowbrook (NJ)

Cherry Hill Programs Seasonal Jobs • Wayne, NJ

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About The Position

Cherry Hill Programs is hiring a Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager to work alongside the Local Manager and help lead a seasonal team creating holiday photo and souvenir experiences for families. The role supports daily photo operations, team development, sales and service performance, and guest service throughout each Santa visit. Photography experience is not required.

The Assistant Local Manager helps prepare the location for opening and supports hiring, inventory, equipment setup and testing, scheduling, training, and opening and closing procedures. The position also assists with administrative and operational tasks and helps resolve customer concerns and technical issues. The job requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods, with at least 20 hours of work per week or as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with cash handling and sales transactions.
• 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 per 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 select souvenirs.
• Resolve customer concerns and service issues to support a positive guest experience.
• Lead by example and reinforce procedures established 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 in the souvenir photography division, where available.
• One free Santa visit for friends and family, including 10 photo prints, 10 free holiday cards from Shutterfly, and three free months of access to Pixie Post.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed