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.

Objective

The Visual Lead is responsible for achieving store sales & maximizing profitability through Visual Merchandising in partnership with the Management Team. The Visual Lead will work closely with Operations & Visual Managers in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations. Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently.

Visual Leader

Manage execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management
Maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and making visual merchandising change in accordance with directive and with partnership of the Visual Manager
Effectively plans visual floor changes with the management team through payroll management and adapting the zone and visual support to the needs of the business
Executes and maintains visual direction from planning through executing to meeting company expectations, budgets, timeline
Utilizes reporting tools in partnership with management to identify business opportunities with product placement, outfitting, and stock levels. Makes changes as necessary

Business Leader

Partner with Operations & Visual Managers to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies
Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests

People Leader

Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations, guest experience, and visual standards
Partner with management to provide coaching, guidance and direction to Associates; responsible for recruitment and development of talent
Usage of company performance tools to evaluate associates and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader

Flow Experience Leader

Collaborate with Operations Lead to ensure cross-functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed
Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with leadership team to achieve goals & KPI’s
Open and close the store in accordance with visual standards

Visual Lead Qualifications

2+ Years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making
Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide
Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles
Requires constant movement in an around all areas of store
Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder
Ability to stand and move for an entire shift

Visual Lead Schedule

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, which may be subject to change. All Employees are expected to be able to work from the week of and including “Black Friday” until the end of the holiday season, first week of January.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law.

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

Generous employee discount for ALO and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents
RRSP and TFSA with company matching (Canada Full-Time Employees)
Monthly Store Incentives
Clothing Allowance
Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities)

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