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Yankee Candle - Assistant Store Manager - Tinley Park, IL

Newell Brands•Tinley Park, IL
•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in delivering an exceptional employee and guest experience while driving profitable sales growth. The role contributes to building and developing a high-performing team, creating an engaging and welcoming store experience, and ensuring effective execution of store operations. The Assistant Store Manager supports recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, staffing, and succession planning. They help deliver guest service through product knowledge, customer connections, sales strategies, loyalty programs, and strong visual standards. They also assist with business analysis, action planning, scheduling, inventory management, expense control, safety, and loss prevention, while working toward store KPI goals.

Requirements

  • High school completion or equivalent GED.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in retail software and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

  • Two or more years of experience in a retail management role preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Help build a high-performing team aligned with Newell Brand Values.
  • Support recruitment, hiring, development, inspiration, and retention of team members.
  • Help meet staffing goals, including seasonal hiring timelines, and ensure effective onboarding and ongoing development.
  • Recognize and address HR-related situations through performance management; provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
  • Help motivate and retain talent and establish succession plans.
  • Contribute to a store environment that delivers an exceptional guest experience, drives sales, and maintains a safe and inviting workplace.
  • Understand guest needs, use product knowledge, and make emotional connections with guests.
  • Implement company selling strategies, coach selling behaviors, and maximize the Guest Sales Leader role.
  • Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program, KPIs, Best Guest communication, and Grass Roots Marketing.
  • Build lasting customer relationships and maintain store appearance through visual standards, plan-o-grams, signage, and cleanliness.
  • Analyze the business and create action plans for effective execution of operational activities.
  • Identify root causes and help create action plans that drive results.
  • Ensure clear team communication and alignment.
  • Help create schedules that provide sales floor coverage, maximize sales, and meet payroll targets.
  • Support inventory management and expense control.
  • Incorporate safety and loss prevention into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
  • Achieve or exceed KPI goals through planning, execution, and continuous performance improvement.

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