Operations & Visual Manager Manchester

Alo Yoga; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent yoga company in Leeds is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee store operations, ensuring efficiency and excellent customer readiness. Ideal candidates will have prior retail leadership experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office. The role is full-time, offering a dynamic work environment and requires availability for various shifts. A commitment to the company's guiding principles and proof of right to live and work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in retail or related industry is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Highly motivated to drive business in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key operational processes and ensure the store is customer-ready.
• Collaborate with General Manager on budget management and business data.
• Lead and coach the Operations team to embody company values.

Skills

Leadership experience in retail

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal and communication skills

Agility in managing multiple tasks

Business owner mindset

Education

Proof of right to live and work in the UK

Job description

WHY JOIN ALO

Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits 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.

JOB TITLE

Operations Manager

Role Objective

The Operations Manager is a critical member of the store leadership team accountable for bringing Alos operational strategy to life in the store. This individual is passionate about inventory management labor planning and scheduling all with a lens on driving an efficient and effective store operation. This roles north star is pointed at ensuring that the store is customer-ready at all times.

Operations Leader

• Oversee and support execution of key operational processes
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues partnering with the Manager to elevate process or system gaps
• Champion strong Operational standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
• Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinates 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 General Manager
• Review and partner with General Manager to manage the budget reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. Expenses Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g. quarterly business review and sales planning)
• Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance

People Leader

• Ensure that the Operations team exudes Alos mission and Guiding Principles to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are what we do and why we do what we do
• Leads a team through accountability continuous coaching on a regular basis development of talent and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations team
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
• Writes an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy in partnership with the General Manager

Business Partner

• Oversees the execution of certain deliverables on the Alo Sales and Service Model protecting operational efficiency
• Collaborates and implements General / Store Managers vision and works 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

Assistant Manager Leadership Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in 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 Alos Guiding Principles
• Proof of right to live and work in the UK

Operations Manager Schedule

The Operations Manager role is a full‑time role 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 which may be subject to change.

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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1