Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Cherry Creek

ALO; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

ALO Wellness Club membership

Clothing allowance

Free yoga classes

Monthly store incentives

401K with company matching

Job summary

ALO in Denver, CO is seeking a Sales Associate to drive store performance through authentic guest connections, product education and brand storytelling. You will partner with leadership to meet sales goals, deliver an exceptional in-store experience, and participate in training on new product launches and initiatives.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires open availability including peak shopping periods; candidates should be customer-focused, energetic and able to move throughout the sales

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Aligns with ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel as a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives and improving productivity.
• Engage with customers to create a friendly, easy-to-shop environment.
• Build client relationships daily and educate guests about products and culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to analyze reports and execute action plans.
• Ensure effective floor coverage with strategic workforce planning.
• Educate staff on guest-facing initiatives and store goals.

Skills

Client-centric sales experience

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Stand for entire shift

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. Creating an authentic, organic experience of excellence for every guest through genuine connection, product education and educating customers about our community and culture. This individual is an expert in all facets of product knowledge, including features, benefits, fabric, usage, design, and care. The Sales Associate thrives working on a team and relishes a culture of feedback and excellence.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Impacts the business and store environment in a positive manner 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 leadership team, analyze reports to strategize and deliver results; support achieving 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.
• 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 introduces all facets of the ALO business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through personal testimony and knowledge of all aspects and details.
• Leverages company tools, incentives, and strategies to support meeting store goals.
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Educates 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.
• Assists in processing shipment 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.
• 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.
• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client‑centric, sales environment.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team.
• 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.

Sales Associate Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client‑centric, sales environment.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Self‑motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team.
• 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.

Sales Associate Schedule

Full‑time non‑exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 and 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 1st week of January).

Benefits

• Generous employee discount for ALO, and free membership to 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).
• 401K with company matching (Full‑time Employees).
• Monthly store incentives.
• Clothing allowance.
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries (select cities).

Compensation

The Company’s Associate base pay ranges from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour in Denver, 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. Other rewards may include clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, 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.