Aurora Store Manager - Seasonal Christmas Market
Description
Aurora Store Manager – Seasonal Christmas Market
$25–$28/hour | Aurora, IL | Sept. 21–Dec. 26
Käthe Wohlfahrt of America is bringing the magic of a traditional German Christmas market to Aurora, and we're looking for an experienced retail leader to manage our seasonal Christmas Village store.
This is a hands-on Store Manager position with responsibility for hiring and leading the seasonal team, delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining our distinctive visual merchandising standards, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the store.
What you'll do
- Recruit, hire, train and lead seasonal store staff
- Coach the team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Manage scheduling and payroll within budget
- Oversee daily store operations, receiving and inventory
- Maintain visual merchandising and presentation standards
- Resolve customer service issues
- Build an engaged, motivated team through regular communication and recognition
What we're looking for
- Retail management or supervisory experience; 2–5 years preferred
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable managing a fast-paced seasonal retail environment
- Availability for weekends, evenings and holidays during the market season
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.; team lift up to 50 lbs.
Schedule & season
Part-time from approximately Sept. 21–Nov. 10, transitioning to full-time (up to 40 hours/week) Nov. 10–Dec. 26.
The market is open Thursday–Sunday, with extended Friday and Saturday evening hours.
Why join Käthe Wohlfahrt?
- $25–$28/hour, based on experience
- Employee discount
- Flexible seasonal schedule
- Unique international retail environment
- Opportunity to return for future Christmas seasons
Käthe Wohlfahrt has been sharing the traditions and craftsmanship of a German Christmas for generations. If you enjoy leading people, creating memorable customer experiences and making the holiday season special, we'd love to hear from you.