Assistant Store Manager

Nellamoon is dedicated to creating artisan candles that embody the light within us all, serving as a beacon of inspiration. Rooted in the founder’s personal journey to honor her mother, the brand is committed to pursuing grace, love, and kindness. Each candle is more than a product; it is a symbol encouraging individuals to shine their light and live their best lives.

Nellamoon’s mission reflects its deep passion for spreading joy and fostering meaningful connections.

We are seeking a dependable, hands‑on Full‑Time Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily operations for our boutique candle and gift shop. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative retail environment, is detail‑oriented, dependable, enjoys both customer‑facing and behind‑the‑scenes work, and is excited to grow alongside a small business.

Hours:

9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional extra/weekend hours during busy seasons or as needed for coverage.

30% Off Employee Discount

• Provide warm, elevated customer service on the sales floor
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures
• Support sales goals and help maintain a beautiful, welcoming store environment
• Step in as lead when the owner is off‑site

• Lead and oversee candle production workflow
• Ensure production quality, consistency, and efficiency
• Manage all shipping, order fulfillment, and packing accuracy
• Help track inventory for candles, supplies, and retail goods

• Manage and oversee candle‑making classes
• Help prep materials, supplies, and space for classes
• Lead classes to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience
• Support scheduling, setup, cleanup, and post‑class organization

• Help train and guide team members
• Oversee scheduling and daily task delegation
• Foster a positive, calm, and organized work environment

• Maintain brand standards across retail, production, and events
• Communicate any issues, needs, or improvements to the owner
• Represent the brand with professionalism and care at all times

• Retail, boutique, management or small business experience preferred but not required
• Comfortable leading tasks and supporting others
• Organized, reliable, and detail‑oriented
• Able to balance customer service with operational responsibilities
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting 50 lbs of wax into a melter