Yankee Candle - 2nd Assistant Retail Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Alternate Locations: 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 teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership.

About the Role

Support the Store Manager in executing key responsibilities to deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience while driving profitable top-line sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Team Experience:
  • Assist in building a high-performing team that embodies Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
  • Contribute to effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
  • Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.
  • Assist in motivating, inspiring, and retaining 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, leveraging 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-o-grams, effective planning, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Operational Experience:
  • Assist in analyzing business performance, creating clear action plans to ensure effective execution of all operational activities.
  • Assist in identifying root causes and help 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 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

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 and solution-oriented mindset.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.