Operations Associate (Part-Time) - Aspen

ALO; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

401(k) with company matching (full-time)

Free yoga classes

Clothing allowance

Job summary

ALO in Aspen, CO is hiring an Operations Associate responsible for driving profitability and efficiency within the store. This role involves executing inventory management processes, investigating issues, and ensuring a high standard of customer service.

Successful candidates will demonstrate physical stamina and a passion for customer satisfaction. Benefits include competitive pay, generous employee discounts, and access to wellness classes.

Part-time and full-time schedules are available, with requirements for open availability during the holiday season.

Qualifications

• 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment.
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Execute inventory management processes effectively.
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation.
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

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 Operations Associate is critical in the store team and is responsible for driving profitability and efficiency. The Operations Associate will work closely with the Operations & Visual Management team in initiating, completing work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to elevate process or system gaps
• Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra‑day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management
• Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor
• Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests
• Execute company‑level operations‑focused directives, projects and initiatives, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team
• Assist in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business‑driving strategies
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently

Operations Associate Qualifications

• 1+ years prior work experience in a client‑centric, sales & operational environment
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store
• 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
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Self‑motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles

Operations Associate Schedule

Part‑time non‑exempt associates are expected to work up to 30 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. Full‑time non‑exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32–40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the first week of January).

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (full‑time employees)
• 401(k) with company matching (full‑time employees)
• Monthly store incentives
• Clothing allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

The company’s associate base pay ranges from $21.00–$23.00 per hour in Aspen, CO. Associates are eligible to participate in the company’s monthly store incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include clothing allowance, employee discount, 401(k), competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law.