Assistant Store Manager, Operations & Visual

Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do '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. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

The Operations and Visual Manager is a critical member of the store leadership team accountable for bringing ALOs 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 to ensure that the store is customer-ready at all times.

Operations & Visual Leader

• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual processes
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues partnering with the General Manager to elevate process or system gaps
• Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinate labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation

Business Leader

• Represent the business in meetings and on conference calls in partnership with the General Manager
• Review, monitor and partner with the General Manager to manage budget reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. expenses, sell‑through) and inform planning processes (e.g. quarterly business review and sales planning)
• Future planning workflow for business needs to protect optimal performance
• Ensure that the Operations and Visual team exudes ALOs mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are, what we do, and why we do it
• Lead a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevate effective communication throughout the Operations and Visual team
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
• Write 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 efficiency
• Collaborate and implement General/Store Manager vision and work cross‑functionally with business partners as directed to support all‑level organizational goals
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture

• 3‑5 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
• Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment
• Highly motivated by driving business in a fast‑paced innovative environment
• Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Independent work ethic, time‑management skills and personal accountability
• Aligns with and embodies ALOs Guiding Principles
• 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
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

The role is full‑time 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.

As 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…