Seasonal Sales Associate (Part-Time) - Berkeley, 4th St

Socket.dev; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Monthly Store Incentives

Clothing Allowance

Free membership to ALO Wellness Club

Job summary

ALO in Berkeley, CA is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate to support peak periods with exceptional guest experiences and bring the ALO Brand Mission to life.

You will engage customers, drive sales, and collaborate with leadership to optimize floor coverage and inventory, while learning all facets of our Retail, Yoga, and Café model.

This role requires active movement, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule during the Blackout period and holidays.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1+ years in a client-centric, sales environment.
• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Self-motivated with results-oriented mindset.
• Aligns with ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Constant movement in and around store areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and be on your feet for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO’s Flow initiatives and optimizing productivity.
• Engage customers to create a friendly, easy-to-shop environment.
• Build client relationships daily and educate guests on product, community, and culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to analyze reports and deliver growth opportunities.
• Ensure floor coverage and replenish inventory while maintaining visual standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales oriented

Communication

Teamwork

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.

OBJECTIVE

The Seasonal Sales Associate supports store goals during peak and high-volume business periods by delivering exceptional guest experiences and bringing the ALO Brand Mission to life. Through authentic connection, product expertise, and personalized service, this role drives sales, builds customer loyalty, and contributes to a high-performing team environment.

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.

ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• 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
• 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

SEASONAL SCHEDULE

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 20 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 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 (January 22nd).

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

• Generous ALO employee discount
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors

The Company’s Associate base pay is $18.00/ hour in Berkeley, CA. Please also note, 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.

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.

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