Yankee Candle - Seasonal Sales Associate - Washington, PA

Newell Brands; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer products company in Washington is seeking team members to enhance guest experience and contribute to sales growth. Responsibilities include maintaining store appearance, supporting team performance, and ensuring customer loyalty. Candidates should have retail experience and strong communication skills, and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of proven experience in a retail environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a welcoming store environment focused on guest experience.
• Support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team.
• Assist in maintaining store appearance following visual standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School completion or equivalent GED

Job description

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.

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.

Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.