Yankee Candle - Store Manager - Castle Rock

Yankee Candle - Store Manager - Castle Rock, CO

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle®. 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.

Execute the following roles and responsibilities and deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top line sales growth.

• Build a high performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values:
  Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
• Recruit, hire, develop, inspire, and retain top talent.
• Meet and maintain staffing goals, including seasonal staffing within hiring timelines.
• Ensure effective onboarding and ongoing development of the team.
• Recognize and address positive and negative HR related situations through performance management.
• Motivate, inspire, and retain top talent and establish succession plans.
• Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.

• Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs through product knowledge and making emotional connections.
• Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies, coaching to selling behaviors, and maximizing the Guest Sales Leader role.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Best Guest communication, and Grass Roots Marketing.
• Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
• Maintain store appearance by implementing company visual standards through flawless execution of plan‑ograms, effective planning, visual maintenance, signage and store cleanliness.

• Analyze the business, identify root causes, and create effective action plans that drive results.
• Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
• Create effective schedules to ensure proper sales floor coverage, maximize sales and meet payroll targets.
• Direct inventory management activities and control expenses.
• Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
• Consistently achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

• High School completion or equivalent GED.
• Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or in a similar role (3+ 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

CO base pay range for this position is from $53,397.98 to $66,747.48. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, Food Saver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.