Yankee Candle- Retail Interim 2nd Assistant Manager - Farmington, CT

Responsibilities

• Aid in building a high-performing team aligned with Newell Brand Values.
• Facilitate effective onboarding and ongoing professional development of team members.
• Address HR-related issues through performance management and provide coaching.
• Foster a positive work environment and recognize positive and negative situations.
• Create a store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Implement company selling strategies, coach to 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.
• Maintain store appearance by executing plan-o-grams, planning, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Analyze the business and create clear action plans for operational activities.
• Support inventory management and control expenses.
• Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and adhere to company policies and Code of Ethics.
• Strategically plan, execute, and continuously improve to consistently achieve or exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals.

Qualifications

• 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 mindset.
• Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
• Flexible to work in various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Pay

The Connecticut base pay range for this position is from $17.03 to $21.29. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.