Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Avalon

ALO; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Free membership to ALO Wellness Club

Competitive medical, dental, and vision options

Monthly store incentives

Clothing allowance

Free yoga classes

Job summary

ALO is seeking a motivated Sales Associate in Alpharetta, GA, to enhance the customer experience and achieve store sales goals. This role involves educating guests about products and maintaining store standards while driving sales through excellent service. Ideal candidates have a passion for customer service, prior experience in a sales environment, and the ability to work flexible hours, including the busy holiday season. Benefits include discounts, wellness memberships, and competitive medical options.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client‑centric sales environment.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Alignment with and embodiment of ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives.
• Ensure engagement with customers and provide a friendly environment.
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively for customer satisfaction.
• Perform duties requiring constant movement in and around the store.

Skills

Customer service passion

Client-centric sales experience

Self-motivated

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Strong communication

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.

Role Objective

The Sales Associate works to achieve store sales goals by setting the ALO experience & Brand Mission standard. They create an authentic, organic experience of excellence for every guest through genuine connection, product education and sharing our community and culture. The individual is an expert in all facets of product knowledge, including features, benefits, fabric, usage, design, and care. They thrive working on a team and relish a culture of feedback and excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Impact the business and store environment positively, aligning with store leadership and company goals.
• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives while optimizing productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure engagement with customers and provide a friendly and easy‑to‑shop environment.
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers.
• In partnership with the leadership team, analyze reports to strategize and deliver results; support action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of store goals, company communication, initiatives, new product launches, and any additional information required by the Store Leadership Team; educate on guest‑facing initiatives on the floor.
• Confidently introduce all facets of the ALO business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through personal testimony and knowledge of all aspects and details.
• Leverage company tools, incentives, and strategies to support meeting store goals.
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Educate guests and staff on our product, community, and culture.
• Understand and protect the daily schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the Store Leadership.
• Assist in processing shipments and ensuring product flow, including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence.
• Ensure all front and back of house procedures are executed in accordance with company policy & procedures.
• Perform duties requiring constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, take initiative to perform other tasks to maintain a clean, safe, inviting, and efficient store.

Sales Associate Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client‑centric sales environment.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Alignment with and embodiment of ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually and as a team.
• Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder.
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift.

Sales 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 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 1st week of January).

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.

Just Some Of The Perks

• Generous employee discount for ALO and free membership to the ALO Wellness Club, 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).
• Monthly store incentives.
• Clothing allowance.
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities).