Yankee Candle-Retail 2nd Assistant-Glendale, AZ

Newell Brands • Glendale, AZ

130d

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. The position supports the Store Manager in executing roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top-line sales growth.

Requirements

• High School completion or equivalent GED.
• Proven experience in a retail management role (2 years preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in retail software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solution-oriented.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values.
• Contribute to effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.
• Assist to motivate, inspire, and retain top talent.
• Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
• Contribute to creating a store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs.
• Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Best Guest communication.
• Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
• Maintain store appearance by implementing company visual standards.
• Assist in analyzing the business and creating clear action plans.
• Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
• Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities.
• Consistently achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees