Yankee Candle -Store Manager - Buford, GA

Newell Brands; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Buford, GA is seeking a Store Manager for Yankee Candle to lead daily operations, drive guest experience, and deliver profitable top-line growth. This full-time onsite role requires strong leadership, effective scheduling, inventory control, and compliance with company standards.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, coach for excellent customer service, maintain visual standards, and analyze business performance to improve results.

Qualifications

• High School completion or GED.
• 3+ years experience in Retail Store Manager or similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in retail software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Solution oriented.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, develops, inspires, and retains top talent.
• Meets staffing goals, including seasonal staffing within hiring timelines.
• Ensures onboarding and on-going development of team.
• Recognizes and addresses positive and negative HR related situations through performance management.
• Motivates, inspires, and retains top talent and establishes succession plans.
• Provides coaching and fosters a positive work environment.
• Delivers 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Analytical skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Microsoft Office

Retail software

Job description

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Yankee Candle -Store Manager - Buford, GA

Job Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Onsite

Primary Location:

Buford, Georgia, US

Job ID:18614

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 and deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top line sales growth.

Responsibilities:

Team Experience:

• Recruits, hires, develops, inspires, and retains top talent.
• Meets and maintains staffing goals, including seasonal staffing within hiring timelines.
• Ensures effective onboarding and on-going development of team.
• Recognizes and addresses positive and negative HR related situations through performance management.
• Motivates, inspires, and retains top talent and establishes succession plans.
• Provides coaching and fosters a positive work environment.

Guest 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:

• Analyze the business, identify root causes, and create effective action plans that drive results.
• Ensure clear, effective, team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
• Create effective schedules to ensure proper sales floor coverage, maximize sales and meet payroll targets.
• Direct 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 as a Retail Store Manager or in a similar role (3+ 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

- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

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.