Yankee Candle - Retail 2nd Assistant Manager - Danbury, CT

Job : 8053

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle®. With 24,000 talented teammates worldwide, our culture is built on five core values:
Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact in a high‑performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Support the Store Manager in executing the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top‑line sales growth.

• Team
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • 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.
  • Motivate, inspire, and retain top talent.
  • Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
• Guest
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Contribute to creating a store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience, driving sales results, and maintaining a safe, inviting shopping and working experience.
  • Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs, applying 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, KPIs, best guest communication, and grassroots marketing.
  • Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
  • Maintain store appearance by implementing visual standards, executing plan‑o‑grams, ensuring visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Operational
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Assist in analyzing the business, creating clear action plans for effective execution of all operational activities.
  • Identify root causes and create effective action plans that drive results.
  • Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
  • 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 achieve or exceed all KPI goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

• 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.
• Proficiency in retail software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solution‑oriented mindset.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance‑filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

The Connecticut base pay range for this position is from $17.15 to $21.44. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands 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. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.