Yankee Candle Store Manager - Freehold, NJ

Newell Brands; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Store Manager for their Yankee Candle location. This role involves leading a dynamic team to achieve sales and profitability goals while ensuring exceptional guest engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong retail background, excellent communication skills, and a knack for motivating others. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and a passion for winning, where you can make a real impact in a vibrant retail environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to develop your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to sell products.
• Previous experience in a specialty retail sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales and profitability to meet revenue goals.
• Ensure adequate staffing through recruiting and training.
• Maintain store facilities for safety and security.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Computer Terminal

Job description

Yankee Candle Store Manager - Freehold, NJ

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job ID: 5056

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Summary

Want to work with a product you love? Yankee Candle is seeking individuals who are passionate about home décor and fragrance. We characterize our team as a band of energetic, innovative, and avid retail and brand enthusiasts who care deeply about their work, work hard to get the best possible results, and value our people and their development.

The Retail Store Manager will be responsible for the management and leadership of an assigned Yankee Candle Store. This includes overseeing a staff of 4-10+ employees (depending on store volume) to achieve sales, organization, guest engagement, and profitability goals.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with the ability to effectively communicate and execute business objectives, aligning their team to drive for results.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive store sales and profitability plan to meet or exceed sales revenue to budget.
• Maintain current knowledge of merchandise, store policy, and company information in order to provide high quality and informed guest service.
• Ensure adequate staffing through consistent recruiting and networking efforts, including hiring, training, and developing a sales-orientated team.
• Ensure that total presentation and display of merchandise is impactful and customer focused, and that company standards are being followed including plan-o-grams, marketing/signage, and sales promotions.
• Handle all human resource-related issues including completing performance appraisals, addressing employee concerns, praising/rewarding, and disciplining as necessary.
• Control expenses through the proper use of the labor model, proper scheduling, managing inventory, and monitoring controllable expenses that impact the store’s bottom line profit.
• Maintain store facilities to ensure safety and security for all guests and staff, identifying and resolving issues that may arise.
• Prepare cash reports and merchandise orders, using a computer to process information and transactions.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to sell products, providing superior guest service and engagement.
• Previous experience in a specialty retail sales environment with increasing levels of responsibility, and strong business acumen in general retail practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train others in a retail setting, utilizing effective communication, interpersonal, and related skills.
• Ability to use a computer terminal to process information and transactions required.
• Flexibility in work schedule including the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational need may require.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory/management experience in a retail sales environment or similar fast paced, guest service environment preferred.
• Ability to travel and work shifts in other stores in the district as necessary is desired.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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