Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager – Guest Experience Leader

Newell Brands; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands Yankee Candle – Retail 2nd Assistant Manager role leads store teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive profitable sales. You will support the Store Manager, coach team members, manage operations, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include talent development, implementing selling strategies, loyalty programs, and maintaining visual standards while ensuring safety and compliance. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED.
• 2 years retail management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management.
• 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 effective 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.
• Contribute to creating a store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience, driving sales results, and maintaining a safe, inviting shopping and working experience.
• Deliver an emotionally engaging guest experience by understanding guest needs, through product knowledge, and making emotional connections.
• Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies, coaching to selling behaviors, and maximizing the Guest Sales Leader role.
• Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program, KPIs, Best Guest communication, and Grass Roots Marketing.
• Build lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.
• Maintain store appearance by implementing company visual standards through flawless execution of plan-o-grams, effective planning, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Assist in analyzing the business, creating clear action plans that ensure effective execution of all operational activities.
• Assist in identifying root causes and help create effective action plans that drive results.
• Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
• 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 achieve or exceed all KPI goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Fragrance environment

Flexibility

Education

High School completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail software

Job description

Newell Brands Yankee Candle – Retail 2nd Assistant Manager role leads store teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive profitable sales. You will support the Store Manager, coach team members, manage operations, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include talent development, implementing selling strategies, loyalty programs, and maintaining visual standards while ensuring safety and compliance. Weekend and holiday availability is required.