Yankee Candle-Retail Sales Associate - Columbia, SC

Newell Brands•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. The company's culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership, fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment. The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for executing roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth.

Requirements

High School completion or equivalent GED.
Proven experience in a retail environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

1+ years experience in a retail environment

Responsibilities

Contribute to creating a welcoming store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections.
Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies and building lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Assist in maintaining store appearance by following company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
Support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
Foster a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication.
Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
Consistently strive to achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.