Yankee Candle Store Manager - West Des Moines, IA

Newell Brands; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer products company is seeking a Yankee Candle Store Manager in West Des Moines, IA. The successful candidate will build a high-performing team, ensure an exceptional guest experience, and drive sales growth. A focus on leadership and operational excellence is essential, along with a solid understanding of the retail environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Retail Store Manager or in a similar role preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, develops, inspires, and retains top talent.
• Creates an exceptional guest experience while driving sales results.
• Analyzes the business, identifies root causes, and creates action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Solution Oriented

Education

High School completion or equivalent GED

Tools

Retail Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yankee Candle Store Manager - West Des Moines, IA

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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: 5204

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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.

Position Title: Yankee Candle - Retail Store Manager

Location: Retail Store

Reports To: District Sales Manager

Company Overview

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 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: Creates a store environment that is 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: Analyze the business, create clear action plans that ensure effective execution of all operational activities.

• 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.

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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