Yankee Candle - Retail Sales Associate - S. Portland, ME
About The Position
The Retail Sales Associate executes guest-facing, team-support, and operational responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth. The role contributes to a welcoming store environment, uses product knowledge to understand guest needs and build emotional connections, and applies company selling strategies to maximize sales and develop lasting customer relationships. The associate supports guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and helps maintain the store according to company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and cleanliness. The associate supports the Store Manager in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values and fosters a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication. Operational duties include supporting inventory management and expense control, incorporating safety and loss prevention into daily activities, following company policies and the Code of Ethics, and striving to achieve or exceed KPI goals through planning, execution, and continuous improvement. This position requires the ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. The Maine base pay range is $15.10 to $18.88; salary is based on prior experience related to the required skills.
Requirements
- High school completion or equivalent GED.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Proven experience in a retail environment; 1+ years preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a welcoming store environment focused on exceptional guest experience.
- Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections.
- Implement company selling strategies to maximize sales and build lasting customer relationships that enhance loyalty.
- Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Help maintain store appearance according to company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
- Support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team representing Newell Brand Values.
- 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 the Code of Ethics.
- Strive to achieve or exceed KPI goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
