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Yankee Candle - Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Hamilton, NJ

Newell Brands

Hamilton Township, NJTemporary$15.92–19.9/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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

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Job overview

Newell Brands is hiring a Yankee Candle - Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Hamilton, NJ. The role involves delivering an exceptional guest experience and driving sales growth by creating a welcoming store environment, understanding guest needs, implementing selling strategies, supporting store operations, and contributing to team performance.

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 Communication and Interpersonal Abilities. Preferred (not required): Product Knowledge, Selling Strategies, Building Customer Relationships, and Visual Standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal AbilitiesProduct KnowledgeSelling StrategiesBuilding Customer RelationshipsVisual StandardsCollaborationInventory ManagementLoss PreventionStrategic ThinkingEffective ExecutionContinuous Performance Improvement

Qualifications

High School Completion or Equivalent GEDAbility to Work in a Fragrance-Filled EnvironmentAbility to Work Flexible Hours1+ Years Retail Environment Experience

Full job description

Job ID: 16646

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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.

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 NJ base pay range for this position is from $15.92/hr to $19.90/hr. 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,054 open Sales Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$15.92–19.9/hr
  • New Jersey median$16–20/hr242 hourly ranges
  • US median$16–17/hr6,557 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $17.91/hr, is close to the New Jersey median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the middle half of Sales Associate hourly ranges in New Jersey.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 311 open Sales Associate jobs in New Jersey and 15,054 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Sales Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (1,354 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,843 of the 15,054 open Sales Associate jobs (19%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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