WHY JOIN ALO?Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it's our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That's the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.OVERVIEWThe Operations and Visual Manager is a critical member of the store leadership team accountable for bringing ALO's operational and visual strategy to life in the store. This individual is passionate about inventory management, labor planning and scheduling, and visual execution – all with a lens on driving an efficient and effective store operation. This role's north star is pointed at ensuring that the store is customer-ready at all times.RESPONSIBILITIESOperations & Visual Leader
Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual processesInvestigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General Manager to elevate process or system gapsChampion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance dataSupport sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinating labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveriesSupport a safe work environment and efficient operation
Business Leader
Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General ManagerReview, monitor and partner with General Manager to manage the budget, reporting and other business data, including metrics (e.g. Expenses, Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning)Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance
People Leader
Ensure that the Operations and Visual team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are, what we do and why we do what we doLead a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations and Visual teamEstablish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategyWrite an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General Manager
Business Partner
Oversee the execution of certain deliverables on the ALO Sales and Service Model, protecting operational efficiencyCollaborate and implement General/Store Manager's vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goalsDemonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
QUALIFICATIONS
3-5 years of retail or related industry leadership experienceWorking knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenAgile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environmentHighly motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environmentBusiness owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spiritIndependent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountabilityAligns with and embodies ALO's Guiding PrinciplesSeniority Level: Mid-Senior levelProof of right to live and work in country from start of employment
Operations & Visual Manager ScheduleThe Operations & Visual Manager role is a full-time role with a 40-hour workweek (5 days). In an effort to build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to be available for opening, closing and weekend shifts.Diversity and Inclusion statementAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, colour, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by statutory law. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.Interview Process adjustmentsIf you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application or by emailing ******. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.For CA residents, Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.#J-*****-Ljbffr