Visual Lead - Battersea Power Station

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading yoga apparel company is looking for a full-time Visual Lead in London. This role focuses on maximizing store sales through effective visual merchandising and team leadership. Ideal candidates have strong sales experience, leadership skills, and a results-oriented approach. The position requires availability for flexible shifts, particularly during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Receptive to feedback and eager to give feedback.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving, processing.
• Plan visual floor changes with the management team.
• Lead by example and inspire staff in daily operations.
• Collaborate with Operations Lead for cross-training.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Job description

Job Description 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.

JOB TITLE: Visual Lead

Role Objective:

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 to initiate, delegate work, and provide feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting store operations.

Visual Leader

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

Business Leader

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure they are maintained and maximized.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business strategies.
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests.

People Leader

• Lead by example and inspire staff in daily operations and guest experience.
• Partner with management to provide coaching, guidance, and direction to Associates; responsible for recruitment and development of talent.
• Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide feedback to drive growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader.

Business Partner

• Collaborate with Operations Lead for cross-training, and with Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed.
• Implement company operations directives and projects in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager.
• Open and close the store following visual standards.

Visual Lead Qualifications:

• Experience in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Proven leadership and decision-making skills.
• Receptive to feedback and eager to give feedback.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Aligns with Alo's values.
• Proof of right to work in the UK.

Schedule:

The role is full-time (32-40 hours/week). Availability for opening, closing, and weekend shifts is required, especially during Black Friday and the holiday season.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO Yoga does not discriminate based on various protected statuses. We are committed to diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Interview Process Adjustments:

If you need reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please inform us when applying or email [e-mail]. We will accommodate your needs to ensure a fair process.

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