5 Top Retail Stores Hiring for the 2018 Holiday Season

Today might be Halloween, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and that means there are countless retail stores hiring for the holiday season. However, not all of the stores hiring seasonal employees will find the right candidates to add to their teams. In fact, according to CNBC, approximately 23% of retailers were unable to hire enough temporary and seasonal workers in 2017 and more than 65% have as many holiday seasonal jobs (or more) to fill this year.

With unemployment at its lowest rate in the last decade, retailers could have an even harder time finding workers. That might be a manager’s nightmare, but it’s a job seeker’s dream. If you’re looking for work, holiday hiring is a great way to get your foot in the door. Check out our list of the top companies and jobs hiring for the holidays.

Not a fan of retail? Scroll to the end for three bonus companies with thousands of full-time and holiday seasonal jobs to fill.

1. Dollar General Corporation – 17,995 Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.dollargeneral.com/

Top Job Titles: Clerk/Cashier, Sales Associate, Cosmetics Sales, Merchandising, Marketing

Top States: Michigan, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Cash Handling, Cashier Skills, Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support

2. AutoZone – 6,737 Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.autozone.com/

Top Job Titles: Clerk/Cashier, Sales Associate, Assistant Store Manager

Top States: California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Illinois

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Customer Service, Customer Relations, Cash Handling, Communication Skills, Decision Making

3. Macy’s – 3,535 Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.macys.com/

Top Job Titles: Customer Service Representative, Loss Prevention, Security Guard, Jewelry Sales, Clerk/Cashier

Top States: California, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Communication Skills, Scheduling, Merchandising, Staff Supervision, Customer Service

4. The Gap, Inc. – 1,409 Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.gap.com/

Top Job Titles: Clerk/Cashier, Sales Associate, Assistant Store Manager, Merchandising Manager, Department Manager

Top States: California, New York, Texas, Florida, New Jersey

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Merchandising, Training & Development, Sales, Leadership, Scheduling

5. Kohl’s Corporation – 1,291 Full-Time, Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.kohls.com/

Top Job Titles: Clerk/Cashier, Sales Associate, Assistant Store Manager, Sales Manager, Customer Service Representative

Top States: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Retail Sales, Customer Service, Scheduling, Merchandising, Communication Skills

3 bonus companies with tons of opportunities right now:

1. United Parcel Service (UPS) – 2,852 Full-Time, Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.ups.com/us/en/Home.page

Top Job Titles: Warehouse Associate, Shipping/Receiving Associate, Warehouse/Distribution Center Manager, Logistics/Inventory Control Supervisor, Shipping/Receiving Supervisor

Top States: California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Shipping, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Forklift, Loading & Unloading

2. FedEx Corporation – 2,678 Full-Time, Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.fedex.com/

Top Job Titles: Warehouse Associate, Shipping/Receiving Associate, Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, Logistics Clerk, CDL Warehouse/Distribution Center Manager

Top States: California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Loading & Unloading, Material Handling, Sorting, Scanning, Scheduling

3. Amazon.com, Inc. – 637 Full-Time, Seasonal & Part-Time Jobs

Image source: https://www.amazon.com/

Top Job Titles: Warehouse Associate, Transportation Manager, Purchasing/Sourcing Manager, Analyst, Logistics Clerk

Top States: California, Massachusetts, Washington, New York, Wisconsin

Top Desired Skills/Credentials: Management, Development, Communication Skills, Design, Engineering