Visual Lead - Bloor St

Alo Yoga; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alo Yoga is seeking a Visual Lead to enhance store profitability through effective visual merchandising. This full-time position involves operational leadership, teamwork, and developing talent while aligning with the company's principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong client-focused mindset and a passion for retail innovation.

Benefits

Employee discount and free membership to Alo Moves.

Medical, dental, vision plans, and mental health support.

Monthly incentives, clothing allowance, and free yoga classes.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with results-driven attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational functions including shipment, receiving, and merchandising.
• Plan visual floor changes and execute visual direction.
• Lead by example and coach staff.
• Collaborate on cross-training and store management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Results-driven attitude

Client-Centric Approach

Job description

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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.

OVERVIEW

The Visual Lead is responsible for achieving store sales & maximizing profitability through Visual Merchandising in partnership with the Visual Manager. The Visual Lead will work closely with the Operations & Visual Manager in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage execution of operational functions including shipment, receiving, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management.
• Maintain strategic product presentation and merchandising, ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and visual merchandising changes align with directives and in partnership with the Visual Manager.
• Plan visual floor changes with the management team, considering payroll and adapting zones and visual support to business needs.
• Execute and maintain visual direction from planning to implementation, meeting company expectations, budgets, and timelines.
• Use reporting tools with management to identify business opportunities and make necessary changes in product placement and stock levels.

Business Leadership:

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities.
• Leverage metrics to support business strategies and move dynamically on the retail floor to meet business, team, and guest needs.

People Leadership:

• Lead by example, inspire staff, and provide coaching and guidance.
• Recruit and develop talent, evaluate performance, and provide feedback for growth.

Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with Operations Lead on cross-training and with Sales & Service Lead to ensure business execution.
• Open and close the store following visual standards.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Receptive to feedback, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Self-motivated with results-driven attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Aligned with Alo’s principles.

This position is full-time, requiring 32-40 hours per week, including variable shifts, peak days, weekends, and during the holiday season from Thanksgiving through early January.

Perks include:

• Employee discount and free membership to Alo Moves.
• Medical, dental, vision plans, and mental health support.
• Monthly incentives, clothing allowance, and free yoga classes.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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