Yankee Candle - 2nd Assistant Store Manager - Durham, NC

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.

- Assist in building a high-performing team that represents our Newell Brand Values: Passion for Winning, Integrity, Leadership, Ownership, and Teamwork.

- Contribute to effective onboarding and ongoing development of team members.

- Recognize and address positive and negative HR-related situations through performance management.

- 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.

- Maintain store appearance by implementing company visual standards through flawless execution of plan-o-grams, 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.

- Assist in identifying root causes and help create effective action plans that drive results.

- Ensure clear, effective team communication that creates understanding and alignment.

- Consistently achieve or exceed all Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals through strategic planning, effective execution, and continuous performance improvement.

- Proven experience in a retail management role (2 years preferred).