About the Role
The Store Manager is a business owner responsible for leading, managing, and developing all aspects of their store's business. They will create and maintain a positive, productive work environment aligned with the company's mission, consistently achieving sales, profitability, and operational goals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute store retail strategies.
- Understand local market clientele and competitors.
- Stay aware of business trends impacting store success.
- Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPIs to drive strategies.
- Lead the team using company tools and strategies to meet sales goals.
- Ensure the store team embodies ALO's mission and principles.
- Develop an environment of growth, accountability, and inclusivity through development, performance management, training, and coaching.
- Conduct talent analysis and establish career progression plans for key personnel.
- Establish internal and external pipelines through succession planning and recruitment.
- Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure strategy execution.
- Oversee and support the execution of operational and visual guidelines.
- Champion strong visual standards using business performance data.
- Support a safe work environment and efficient operations.
- Develop schedules that support business needs while managing labor effectively.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support organizational goals.
- Act as an ALO ambassador and foster a mission-aligned culture.
- Navigate the organization balancing business needs and brand culture.
- Create and implement effective communication strategies to achieve goals and KPIs.
Requirements
- 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability.
- Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles.
- Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Requires constant movement in and 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.
- Open availability for variable shifts, including peak days and weekends.
- Ability to work during the company’s Blackout period (Thanksgiving through the first week of January).
Skills
- Business Acumen
- Leadership
- Sales Strategy
- Team Development
- Performance Management
- Recruitment
- Operations Management
- Visual Merchandising
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000 - $120,000 per year
Benefits
- Generous employee discount for ALO.
- Free membership to ALO Wellness Club with access to streaming fitness and yoga classes.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
- Free virtual access to mental health providers.
- New parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees).
- 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees).
- Monthly Store Incentives.
- Clothing Allowance.
- Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities).
- Commuter benefits.
About the Company
- Mindful movement is at the core of ALO's mission, believing that mindful movement in the studio leads to better living and positively impacts individuals and their communities.
- ALO's 'studio-to-street' philosophy emphasizes taking the consciousness from yoga practice and applying it to everyday life.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
