Yankee Candle Retail-Seasonal Sales Associate-Sevierville, TN

Newell Brands is a leading global consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, and Yankee Candle®. We employ 24,000 teammates worldwide and foster a high-performance culture guided by core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership.

About the role

As a Retail Seasonal Sales Associate at Yankee Candle in Sevierville, TN, you will deliver an exceptional guest experience while driving sales growth in a part-time, seasonal role.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Understand guest needs through product knowledge and build emotional connections to enhance loyalty.
• Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies and building lasting customer relationships.
• 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 aligned with 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 while following company policies and Code of Ethics.
• Strive to achieve or exceed all 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.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied hours.