Yankee Candle - Store Manager - Evergreen Walk, CT

Newell Brands; Windsor, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yankee Candle is seeking a Store Manager for Evergreen Walk, CT to lead daily operations, guest experience and top-line sales growth.

You will build a high-performing team, recruit and develop staff, manage schedules and inventories, and ensure store standards are met. This role emphasizes Leadership, customer focus, and operational excellence within a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Builds a high performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 KPI goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Retail software

Microsoft Office

Flexible hours

Education

High School completion or GED

Tools

Retail software

Microsoft Office

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Yankee Candle - Store Manager - Evergreen Walk, CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Remote

Primary Location: South Windsor, Connecticut, US

Job ID:17093

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

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

• 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.

The CT base pay range for this position is from $59,000 to $70,000. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

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.