Yankee Candle Retail-Seasonal Sales Associate-Puyallup, WA

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, and Yankee Candle®, supported by 24,000 teammates worldwide. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership.

About the role

Execute the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth in a fragrance-filled retail store environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a welcoming store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections to maximize sales potential.
• Implement company selling strategies and build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Maintain store appearance by following company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
• Foster a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication.
• Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
• Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
• Strive to 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 environment (1+ years preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Pay

The Washington base pay range for this position is from $17.13 to $21.41 per hour, based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.