Role Objective
The Store Manager is a true business owner for their store. They are responsible for leading, managing, and continuously developing all aspects of their store's business. They are accountable for creating and maintaining a positive and highly productive work environment that aligns with the company's mission. They will be responsible for consistently achieving sales & profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards, and developing a highly successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.
Business Leader
- Develop and execute the store's retail strategies
- Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
- Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store
- Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPI's to develop and support business driving strategies
- Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals
People Leader
- Ensure that the store team exudes Alo's mission and values to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are, what we do, and why we do what we do
- Develop an environment of growth, accountability, and inclusivity through development, performance management, training, and consistent coaching
- Conduct talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
- Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
Operations Leader
- Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure execution of all key strategies
- Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines
- Champion strong visual standards for the sales floor by leveraging business performance data
- Support a safe work environment and efficient operation
Business Partner
- Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals
- Be a brand ambassador and create a store culture that aligns with Alo's mission
- Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
- Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout the store
Store Manager Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience within retail or related industry
- 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 Alo's values
- Proof of right to live and work in the UK
- 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
The Store Manager role is a full-time role with a 40-hour workweek (5 days) consisting of 75% of those hours managing the retail floor and coaching and developing the team. 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, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion statement
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO Yoga 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 adjustments
If 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.