Seasonal Candle Shop Sales Associate - Create Experiences

Newell Brands; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Newell Brands' Yankee Candle store in Virginia Beach is seeking a Retail Seasonal Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional guest experience and support sales goals.

You will assist customers with product knowledge, maintain store appearance, and participate in inventory and loss-prevention tasks while working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

This role is ideal for friendly, reliable team players who enjoy fragrance-filled environments and want seasonal retail experience to shine.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED.
• Proven experience in a retail environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 KPIs.
• Assist in maintaining 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 that represents Newell Brand Values.
• 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 and follow company policies and Code of Ethics.
• Consistently strive to achieve or exceed all KPI goals through strategic planning and execution.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Newell Brands' Yankee Candle store in Virginia Beach is seeking a Retail Seasonal Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional guest experience and support sales goals.

You will assist customers with product knowledge, maintain store appearance, and participate in inventory and loss-prevention tasks while working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

This role is ideal for friendly, reliable team players who enjoy fragrance-filled environments and want seasonal retail experience to shine.