Yankee Candle-Retail Seasonal Sales Associate - Newport News, VA

Newell Brands•Newport News, VA

7d•$13 - $16

About The Position

The Retail Seasonal Sales Associate helps deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth at Yankee Candle. The role focuses on creating a welcoming store environment, understanding guests’ needs through product knowledge, building customer relationships, and promoting loyalty. It also supports the Store Manager and team, maintains visual and operational standards, and contributes to inventory management, safety, loss prevention, and KPI performance.

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

One or more years of experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Help create a welcoming store environment focused on an exceptional guest experience.
Use product knowledge to understand guest needs and build emotional connections.
Implement company selling strategies to maximize sales and build lasting customer relationships.
Promote guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Maintain store appearance according to company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and cleanliness.
Support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values.
Foster a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication.
Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
Follow safety and loss prevention measures, company policies, and the Code of Ethics.
Work toward achieving or exceeding KPI goals through planning, execution, and continuous performance improvement.