Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Valley Fair

ALO; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 29,618; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) with company matching

Free yoga classes

Job summary

ALO in Santa Clara is looking for a Sales Associate to help achieve store sales goals by delivering the ALO experience and Brand Mission standard. The role requires engaging customers, building relationships, and ensuring a friendly, easy-to-shop environment.

Preferred candidates will have at least 1 year of client-centric sales experience and a passion for exceptional customer service. Associates enjoy a part-time schedule of up to 30 hours or full-time with 32-40 hours per week.

Generous perks include employee discounts, competitive medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, and free yoga classes at our sanctuaries.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years of client-centric sales experience.
• Ability to move constantly within all store areas.
• Capability to lift, push, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive and exceed sales goals through ALO's Flow initiatives.
• Engage customers and provide a friendly shopping experience.
• Educate guests on product features, benefits, and care.

Skills

Client-centric sales experience

Customer service passion

Self-motivated

Job description

Mindful movement is at the heart of our work. We bring this practice from the studio to everyday life, enhancing the well‑being of our guests and community.

Role Objective

The Sales Associate helps achieve store sales goals by delivering the ALO experience and Brand Mission standard. They create an authentic, organic experience of excellence for every guest through genuine connection, product education, and community engagement.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Impact the store environment positively, aligning with leadership and company goals.
• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO's Flow initiatives and optimizing productivity.
• Engage customers and provide a friendly, easy‑to‑shop environment.
• Build daily client relationships and support team collaboration.
• Analyze reports with leadership to strategize and deliver results, focusing on growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through workforce solutions and selling initiatives.
• Educate guests on product features, benefits, fabric, usage, design, and care.
• Promote the ALO business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through personal testimony and knowledge.
• Leverage company tools, incentives, and strategies to meet store goals.
• Resolve client needs quickly and effectively to ensure satisfaction.
• Understand and protect the daily schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy.
• Assist with shipment processing, product flow, visual merchandising, and daily replenishment.
• Execute all front and back‑of‑house procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and inviting store, performing additional tasks as needed.

Sales Associate Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years of client‑centric sales experience.
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences.
• Alignment with and embodiment of ALO's Guiding Principles.
• Self‑motivated with a drive for results, both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to move constantly within all store areas.
• Capability to lift, push, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, twist, and safely climb ladders.
• Capability to stand and move for an entire shift.

Sales Associate Schedule

Part‑time associates work up to 30 hours per week with a minimum 4‑hour shift. Full‑time associates work 32–40 hours per week with open availability. All employees must work during the blackout period from the week of Thanksgiving through the first week of January.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on 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 any other protected status.

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.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus free virtual mental health access and new parent support for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) with company matching for full‑time employees.
• Monthly store incentives.
• Clothing allowance.
• Free yoga classes at any of our sanctuaries.

Associate base pay ranges from $18.50–$21.50 per hour in Santa Clara, CA. Associates are eligible to participate in the monthly store incentive bonus program, which may increase total compensation. Additional rewards include clothing allowance, employee discount, 401(k), medical benefits, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness.