Columbia Retail 2nd Assistant Manager — Fragrance Leader

Newell Brands; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a part-time Yankee Candle-Retail 2nd Assistant Manager in Columbia, MD. You will support the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience, drive profitable sales growth, and oversee team performance in a fragrance-rich environment.

The role requires prior retail management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. This onsite position rewards teamwork and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED required.
• 2 years 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.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building a high-performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
• Contribute to onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.
• Assist to motivate, inspire, and retain top talent.
• Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience by understanding guest needs and product knowledge.
• Maximise sales potential by implementing company selling strategies and coaching to selling behaviours.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty programme, KPIs, and effective communication.
• Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
• Maintain store appearance by executing planograms and visual standards.
• Assist in analyzing the business and creating action plans for operational activities.
• Identify root causes and implement effective action plans to drive results.
• Ensure clear team communication and alignment.
• Support inventory management and control expenses.
• Incorporate safety and loss prevention into daily activities and follow policies.
• Consistently achieve or exceed KPI goals through planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Analytical skills

Solution oriented

Fragrance environment

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Retail software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newell Brands is seeking a part-time Yankee Candle-Retail 2nd Assistant Manager in Columbia, MD. You will support the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience, drive profitable sales growth, and oversee team performance in a fragrance-rich environment.

The role requires prior retail management experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. This onsite position rewards teamwork and a customer-focused approach.