Yankee Candle - Retail Assistant Manager - Clarksville, TN

Yankee Candle - Retail Assistant Manager - Clarksville, TN

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie, and Yankee Candle. Our culture is built on values in action:
Integrity
, Teamwork
, Passion for Winning
, Ownership
, and Leadership
.

Support the Store Manager in executing responsibilities that deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top‑line sales growth.

• Assist in building a high‑performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values.
• Support recruitment, hiring, development, inspiration, and retention of top talent.
• Help meet and maintain staffing goals, including seasonal staffing within hiring timelines.
• Ensure effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Recognize and address positive and negative HR‑related situations through performance management.
• Motivate, inspire, and retain top talent and help establish succession plans.
• Provide coaching and foster a positive work environment.
• Contribute to creating a store environment 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‑ograms, effective planning, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Assist in analyzing the business, creating clear action plans that ensure effective execution of all operational activities.
• Identify root causes and help create effective action plans that drive results.
• Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
• Help create effective schedules to ensure proper sales floor coverage, maximize sales, and meet payroll targets.
• 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 achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

• High School completion or equivalent GED.
• Proven experience in a retail management role (2+ 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.
• Must be able to work in fragrance‑filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Newell Brands is a leading global consumer goods company. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.