Yankee Candle - Assistant Manager - Freehold, NJ

Newell Brands; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands, home to Yankee Candle, is seeking a Retail Assistant Manager in Freehold, NJ. You will support the Store Manager to deliver an exceptional guest experience, drive profitable sales, and lead a high-performing team.

You will recruit, onboard, and develop staff, set schedules, and oversee inventory and loss prevention while upholding store standards and safety. Flexibility to work weekends/holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED required.
• Proven retail management experience (2+ years).
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Proficient with retail software and MS Office.
• Analytical thinker with solution orientation.
• Comfortable working in a fragrance environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences and drive sales.
• Build and coach a high-performing team aligned with company values.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop staff; manage staffing levels.
• Create effective schedules and manage payroll targets.
• Oversee inventory, loss prevention, and store safety.
• Maintain store standards, visuals, and cleanliness.
• Analyze business performance and implement action plans.
• Foster strong customer relationships and loyalty.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Retail software

Analytical skills

Fragrance environment

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Yankee Candle - Assistant Manager - Freehold, NJ (16350)

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.

Position Title: Yankee Candle – Retail Assistant Manager

Location: Retail Store

Reports To: Store Manager

Job Overview

Support the Store Manager in executing the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top-line sales growth.

Responsibilities:

Team Experience:

Assist in building a high-performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.

Support the recruitment, hiring, development, inspiration, and retention of top talent.

Help meet and maintain staffing goals, including seasonal staffing within hiring timelines.

Ensure effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.

Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.

Motivate, inspire, and retain top talent and help establish succession plans.

Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.

Guest Experience:

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, Key Performance Indicators (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.

Operational Experience:

Assist in analyzing the business, creating clear action plans that ensure effective execution of all operational activities.

Identify root causes and help create effective action plans that drive results.

Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.

Help create effective schedules to ensure proper sales floor coverage, maximize sales, and meet payroll targets.

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 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 management role (2+ years 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 fragrance -filled environment.

Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

The New Jersey base pay range for this position is from $18.10 to $22.63. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

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