Retail Sales Associate

Newell Brands; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands, home to Yankee Candle, is hiring a Retail Sales Associate in Williamsburg, VA. You will create a welcoming store environment, help guests with product knowledge, and build lasting relationships to drive sales and loyalty.

You will support inventory, visual standards, and daily operations while following company policies. Weekend and holiday shifts are required; experience in fragrance products is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Retail experience preferred (1+ years).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delivers an exceptional guest experience and drives sales growth.
• Builds customer relationships and understands guest needs with product knowledge.
• Supports inventory management and keeps store visually appealing.
• Ensures safety and loss prevention in daily activities.
• Contributes to KPI achievement through planning and execution.
• Assists in maintaining store standards and signage.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Yankee Candle-Retail Sales Associate - Williamsburg, VA (19337)

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Overview

Execute the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth.

Responsibilities:

Guest Experience:

• Contribute to creating a welcoming store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections.
• Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies and building lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in maintaining store appearance by following company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.

Team Experience:

• 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.

Operational Experience:

• Support inventory management activities and control expenses.
• Incorporate safety and loss prevention measures into daily activities and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
• Consistently strive to achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications:

• High School completion or equivalent GED.
• Proven experience in a retail environment (1+ years preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

The Virginia base pay range for this position is from $12.77 to $15.96. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.