Yankee Candle - Interim 2nd Assistant Store Manager - Erie, PA
On-site · Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Support the Store Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience and driving sales growth. Responsibilities include building and developing a high-performing team, onboarding and coaching staff, addressing HR-related situations, and maintaining a positive work environment. Drive store performance through effective guest engagement, product knowledge, and adherence to selling strategies; foster guest loyalty through the Rewards Loyalty program and KPI focus. Maintain store appearance and brand standards (plan-o-grams, signage, cleanliness), participate in operational activities, inventory control, and loss-prevention measures, and ensure safe, compliant store operations. Requires strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency with retail software and Microsoft Office, ability to work in a fragrance-filled environment, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- 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
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