Assistant Store Manager — Fragrance Retail Leader

Newell Brands; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands' Yankee Candle in Westwood, MA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead the team and deliver an outstanding guest experience while driving profitable top-line sales.

You will support store operations, staffing, coaching, onboarding, scheduling, inventory control, and loss prevention while ensuring a safe, inviting environment. You will implement selling strategies, drive guest loyalty, and build lasting customer relationships through strong leadership and service.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience (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 problem-solving orientation.
• Able to work in fragrance-filled environment.
• Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a high-performing team aligned with Newell Brand Values.
• Support recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of top talent.
• Help meet staffing goals, including seasonal hires.
• Ensure onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Coach, motivate, and retain top talent; establish succession plans.
• Foster a positive work environment and strong teamwork.
• Contribute to delivering an exceptional guest experience and drive sales.
• Implement selling strategies and coach to selling behaviors.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards program and KPIs.
• Maintain store appearance per plan-o-grams and cleanliness.
• Assist in inventory control and loss prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Retail software

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Flexible hours

Education

High School completion or GED

Tools

POS software

Job description

Newell Brands' Yankee Candle in Westwood, MA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead the team and deliver an outstanding guest experience while driving profitable top-line sales.

You will support store operations, staffing, coaching, onboarding, scheduling, inventory control, and loss prevention while ensuring a safe, inviting environment. You will implement selling strategies, drive guest loyalty, and build lasting customer relationships through strong leadership and service.