Yankee Candle - Assistant Store Manager - Sunbury, OH

Newell Brands•Sunbury, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in delivering an exceptional employee and guest experience and driving profitable sales growth. The role contributes to building and developing a high-performing team, creating an inviting and safe store environment, delivering engaging guest service, and executing sales and visual merchandising strategies. It also supports business analysis, action planning, scheduling, inventory management, expense control, safety, and loss prevention.

Requirements

High school completion or equivalent GED.
Retail management experience; 2 or more 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 or more years of retail management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, developing, inspiring, and retaining team members, including meeting seasonal staffing goals.
Support performance management, provide coaching, foster a positive work environment, and help establish succession plans.
Help create a high-performing team that reflects Newell Brand Values.
Contribute to a store environment that delivers exceptional guest experiences, sales results, and a safe, inviting shopping and working experience.
Understand guest needs, use product knowledge, and build emotional connections with guests.
Implement company selling strategies, coach selling behaviors, and maximize the Guest Sales Leader role to increase sales.
Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program, KPIs, Best Guest communication, and Grass Roots Marketing; build lasting customer relationships.
Maintain store appearance and execute visual standards, including plan-o-grams, planning, visual maintenance, signage, and cleanliness.
Assist in analyzing the business and creating action plans for effective operational execution.
Identify root causes of business issues and help develop action plans that drive results.
Ensure clear team communication and alignment.
Help create schedules that provide appropriate sales floor coverage, maximize sales, and meet payroll targets.
Support inventory management and expense control.
Incorporate safety and loss prevention 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.