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Yankee Candle - Sales Associate - Plainfield, IN

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Plainfield, IN
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Newell Brands is hiring a Yankee Candle - Sales Associate - Plainfield, IN. The Sales Associate at Yankee Candle contributes to an exceptional guest experience and drives sales growth. This role involves creating a welcoming store environment, understanding guest needs, and maximizing sales potential through company selling strategies. The associate also supports inventory management, ensures safety measures, and strives to achieve Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals.

Key focus areas include Contribute to creating a welcoming store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience, Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections, and Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies and building lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.

Successful candidates bring High School Completion Or Equivalent GED, Must Be Able To Work In Fragrance Filled Environment, and Flexible Hours Availability Including Weekends And Holidays. Important skills include Product Knowledge, Selling Strategies, Customer Relationships, Guest Loyalty, Rewards Loyalty Program, and KPIs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Product KnowledgeSelling StrategiesCustomer RelationshipsGuest LoyaltyRewards Loyalty ProgramKPIsVisual StandardsPlan-O-GramsVisual MaintenanceSignageStore CleanlinessCollaborationEffective CommunicationInventory ManagementExpense ControlSafetyLoss PreventionStrategic ThinkingEffective ExecutionContinuous Performance ImprovementInterpersonal Abilities

Qualifications

High School Completion or Equivalent GEDWork in Fragrance-Filled EnvironmentWork Flexible HoursWork Weekends and Holidays1+ Years Retail Environment Experience

Full job description

Job ID: 15847

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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.

Position Title: Yankee Candle – Retail Sales Associate

Location: Retail Store

Reports To: Store 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 to deliver an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth.

Responsibilities:

Guest Experience:

  • Contribute to creating a welcoming store environment focused on delivering an exceptional guest experience.

  • Understand guest needs through product knowledge and make emotional connections.

  • Maximize sales potential by implementing company selling strategies and building lasting customer relationships to enhance loyalty.

  • Drive guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Assist in maintaining store appearance by following company visual standards, including plan-o-grams, visual maintenance, signage, and store cleanliness.

Team Experience:

  • Support the Store Manager in building a high-performing team that represents Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.

  • Foster a positive work environment through teamwork and effective communication.

Operational Experience:

  • 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 strive to 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 in a retail environment (1+ years preferred).

  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • Must be able to work in a fragrance-filled environment

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

#YankeeCandle

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.

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