Yankee Candle - Seasonal Sales Associate - Wayne, NJ
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. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. This role is responsible for executing key responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth. The position involves contributing to a welcoming store environment, understanding guest needs through product knowledge, maximizing sales potential by implementing company selling strategies, and building lasting customer relationships. The associate will also drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and assist in maintaining store appearance according to visual standards. Additionally, the role supports the Store Manager in building a high-performing team, fostering a positive work environment, supporting inventory management, controlling expenses, and incorporating safety and loss prevention measures.
Requirements
- High School completion or equivalent GED.
- Proven experience in a retail environment (1+ years preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
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.
Benefits
- The New Jersey base pay range for this position is from $15.92 to $19.90. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
