Assistant Store Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Experience

Newell Brands; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands seeks an experienced retail leader to support store management, drive guest satisfaction, and propel profitable top-line growth. You will help coach teams, implement selling strategies, and maintain store standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, performance management, and guest-centric service within a fragrance-friendly retail environment, with base pay and weekend/holiday scheduling expectations. Opportunities exist across our Newell Brands portfolio.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED is required.
• 2 years of retail management experience 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.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a high-performing team aligned with Newell Brand Values.
• Onboard and develop team members; address HR situations through performance management.
• Motivate, inspire, and retain top talent; provide coaching for a positive work environment.
• Create a store environment delivering exceptional guest experience and drive sales.
• Understand guest needs through product knowledge and emotional connections.
• Apply selling strategies and coach selling behaviors; maximize Guest Sales Leader role.
• Drive loyalty via Rewards program, KPIs, and effective guest communications.
• Maintain store appearance following visual standards, plan-o-grams, signage, and cleanliness.
• Analyze business and create action plans to ensure execution of operations.
• Identify root causes and implement actions to drive results.
• Ensure clear team communication and control expenses; enforce safety and ethics.
• Meet or exceed KPI goals through planning and execution.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Retail software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newell Brands seeks an experienced retail leader to support store management, drive guest satisfaction, and propel profitable top-line growth. You will help coach teams, implement selling strategies, and maintain store standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, performance management, and guest-centric service within a fragrance-friendly retail environment, with base pay and weekend/holiday scheduling expectations. Opportunities exist across our Newell Brands portfolio.