Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Yankee Candle?

Sales Associate (202) , Second Assistant Manager (127) , Store Manager (112) , Assistant Manager (99) , Retail Sales Associate (26) , First Assistant Manager (25) , Manager (24) , Assistant Store Manager (20) , Retail Store Manager (19) , Seasonal Sales Associate (14) , Sales Assistant (11) , Machine Operator (8) , Customer Service (6) , Customer Service Representative (6) , Retail Sales Assistant (6)

Question 1

Does Yankee Candle pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Yankee Candle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Yankee Candle. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Yankee Candle?

Accepted Answer

48% of Yankee Candle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Yankee Candle 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Yankee Candle?

Accepted Answer

Sales Associate (202), Second Assistant Manager (127), Store Manager (112), Assistant Manager (99), Retail Sales Associate (26), First Assistant Manager (25), Manager (24), Assistant Store Manager (20), Retail Store Manager (19), Seasonal Sales Associate (14), Sales Assistant (11), Machine Operator (8), Customer Service (6), Customer Service Representative (6), Retail Sales Assistant (6)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Yankee Candle according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The job itself is not demanding but it is fun and I have always worked with great people." ((in 51 reviews)); "Benefits started out being very good." ((in 35 reviews)); "staff were friendly and helpful." ((in 31 reviews)); "Coworkers are great, hours are great" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great work environment and coworkers" ((in 17 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Yankee Candle according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The pay was low and the company often expected more than we could do" ((in 153 reviews)); "Poor management not growing in company" ((in 67 reviews)); "Poor shipment and reset planning and Poor upper management." ((in 50 reviews)); "Failing means you get a bad score and your manager could get fired." ((in 44 reviews)); "long hours and gets very busy during christmas" ((in 32 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Yankee Candle redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Yankee Candle redundancy and their outlook for job security at Yankee Candle in 2026.

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