Yankee Candle Retail-Seasonal 2nd Assistant Manager-Simpsonville, KYSanta Clara, CA

Newell Brands•Simpsonville, KY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Yankee Candle Retail Interim 2nd Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in delivering an exceptional employee and guest experience and driving profitable top-line sales growth. This is an interim/seasonal position based in a retail store and reports to the Store Manager. The role assists with team development and performance management, creates a positive work environment, and helps deliver an engaging guest experience through product knowledge, sales strategies, loyalty initiatives, customer relationship-building, and store presentation. It also supports operational planning, communication, inventory management, expense control, safety, loss prevention, and achievement of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals.

Requirements

High school completion or equivalent GED.
Proven experience in a retail management role; two years is preferred.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in retail software and Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical skills.
Solution-oriented approach.
Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two years of retail management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values.
Assist with onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.
Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
Help create a store environment focused on exceptional guest experience, sales results, and a safe, inviting shopping and working experience.
Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs, applying product knowledge, and making emotional connections.
Implement company selling strategies, coach selling behaviors, and maximize the Guest Sales Leader role to maximize sales potential.
Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program, KPIs, Best Guest communication, and Grass Roots Marketing.
Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
Maintain store appearance by executing visual standards, plan-o-grams, planning, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
Assist in analyzing the business and creating action plans for effective execution of operational activities.
Ensure clear and effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and follow company policies and the Code of Ethics.
Achieve or exceed KPI goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.