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Yankee Candle - Seasonal Sales Associate - Tinton Falls, NJ

Newell Brands

Tinton Falls, NJTemporary$15.92–19.9/hrTracked 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$15.92–19.9/hr
Location
Tinton Falls, NJ
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Newell Brands is hiring a Yankee Candle - Seasonal Sales Associate - Tinton Falls, NJ. The Yankee Candle Retail Seasonal Sales Associate will create a welcoming store environment, understand guest needs through product knowledge, and build emotional connections to drive sales and loyalty. They will support store appearance, inventory management, safety, and loss prevention while contributing to a high‑performing team and achieving 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.

Important skills include Guest Experience, Product Knowledge, Emotional Connections, Company Selling Strategies, Customer Relationships, and Rewards Loyalty Program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Guest ExperienceProduct KnowledgeEmotional ConnectionsCompany Selling StrategiesCustomer RelationshipsRewards Loyalty ProgramKPIsVisual StandardsPlan-O-GramsVisual MaintenanceStore 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: 16560

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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 Seasonal 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.

The New Jersey base pay range for this position is from $15.92 to $19.90. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

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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