Yankee Candle - Retail Interim 2nd Assistant Manager - Hagerstown, MD; Valley Mall

Yankee Candle - Retail Interim 2nd Assistant Manager - Hagerstown, MD (Valley Mall)

Company: Newell Brands

Job : 8164

Location: Hagerstown, MD (Valley Mall)

Type: Part‑Time | Interim/Seasonal

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Job Function: Sales and Business Development

Industry: Manufacturing

Support the Store Manager in executing the following roles and responsibilities to deliver an exceptional employee and guest experience and drive profitable top‑line sales growth. Position is for an interim/seasonal basis.

• Assist in building a high‑performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values:
  Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.
• Assist with effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.
• Recognize and address positive and negative HR‑related situations through performance management.
• 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.
• Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.
• 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 a fragrance‑filled environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Pay Range: Maryland base pay range $16.68 to $20.85 per hour. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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