Yankee Candle - Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Toledo, OH

Newell Brands•Toledo, OH

About The Position

The Seasonal Retail Sales Associate at Yankee Candle helps 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 connections, and applies company selling strategies to increase sales and customer loyalty. The associate supports the Store Manager and team, helps maintain the store’s visual standards and cleanliness, and assists with inventory, expense control, safety, and loss prevention. The role requires working in a fragrance-filled environment and flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school completion or equivalent GED.
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

Proven retail experience; 1+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a welcoming store environment focused on an exceptional guest experience.
Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections.
Use company selling strategies and build lasting customer relationships to maximize sales and enhance loyalty.
Promote the Rewards Loyalty program and use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive guest loyalty.
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.
Incorporate safety and loss prevention into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
Strive to achieve or exceed KPI goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.