Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate - Grand Traverse Mall

Job Description

Job Description

About Us  

Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year.

As a Sales Associate/Photographer , you’ll help create excellent experiences on our Santa photo sets by welcoming families, engaging with children, and capturing magical holiday moments they’ll remember for years to come. You’ll bring warmth, energy, and world-class guest service to every visit while supporting a smooth, joyful photo experience from start to finish.

Santas’s season is short and spots fill fast- apply now to lock in your schedule!  

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Grow your skills and confidence by developing alongside a supportive team, gaining hands-on experience with sales performance, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Same day pay options for early access to your paycheck
• Employee Referral Program
• A fun, fast-paced environment where you’ll be part of a team that helps create memorable experiences for families
• Opportunities beyond the season — return for future holiday seasons and explore growth opportunities within our souvenir photography division, where available
• Exclusive Holiday Perks for You & Your Family:
  • One free visit with Santa 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
  • 3 free months of access to Pixie Post, our digital greeting card platform

What You’ll Do:

• Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs to take home
  • Photography experience not required
• Provide excellent guest service throughout the Santa photo set experience, making every family feel welcomed, cared for, and part of the magic
• Participate as a team member, ensuring photo operations run smoothly and effectively
• Engage in a friendly, patient, and festive manner with children, families, guests, staff, and coworkers
• Operate POS system and photography equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• All other tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10-25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable greeting and working with families and children
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to process sales transactions and comfortable with cash handling
• Professional attire and good hygiene are a must
• Available to attend training meetings and complete required courses
• Flexibility to work during “peak” retail hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week or as needed
• Previous retail, service industry, or cashier experience preferred but not required

We Work Together to Win Together  

Our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life. 

Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion.