Assistant Manager, Seasonal Christmas Market

Job overview

The Assistant Manager, Seasonal Christmas Market role is onsite in Aurora, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position is at Käthe Wohlfahrt of America’s Aurora Christmas Market, located at 360 N Broadway, and is scheduled for November 1 through December 26, with 30–40 hours per week. The company specializes in high-quality Christmas items handcrafted in Germany. The assistant manager helps lead the market team and supports customer satisfaction, sales and profitability goals, and effective staff management. The role contributes to smooth seasonal store operations through staff training, scheduling support, inventory replenishment, customer service, and visual merchandising.

What you'll do

• Motivate and train staff
• assist with scheduling and schedule issues
• manage replenishment and backstock
• handle customer service issues
• create and maintain visual displays and standards
• work and stand in a busy retail environment for extended periods
• lift 25 pounds and team lift 50 pounds.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant manager

seasonal

christmas market

aurora il

käthe wohlfahrt

retail management

staff training

scheduling

customer service

visual displays

replenishment

employee discount

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discount
• flexible schedule
• potential for multi-year employment.

Why this role

Seasonal assignment runs November 1 through December 26; 30–40 hours per week; potential for multi-year employment.

About the employer

Kathe Wohlfahrt of America is hiring for this role. Industry: Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers. Sector: 45.