Yankee Candle Retail-2nd Assistant Manager- Albuquerque, NM

Newell Brands•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Yankee Candle Retail 2nd Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in delivering an exceptional employee and guest experience and driving profitable top-line sales growth. The role helps build and develop a high-performing team, provides coaching, and fosters a positive work environment. It also contributes to guest loyalty, sales performance, store presentation, operational execution, inventory management, expense control, safety, and loss prevention.

Requirements

High school completion or equivalent GED.
Proven experience in a retail management role; 2 years 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values.
Contribute to effective onboarding and ongoing team-member development.
Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.
Help motivate, inspire, and retain top talent; provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
Help create a store environment that delivers an exceptional guest experience, drives sales, and maintains a safe and inviting shopping and working environment.
Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs, applying product knowledge, and making emotional connections.
Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies, coaching selling behaviors, and maximizing the Guest Sales Leader role.
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 operational execution.
Help identify root causes and create action plans that drive results.
Ensure clear and effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
Support inventory management and expense control.
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.