Store Manager - Chicago, IL

ALO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Free ALO Wellness Club membership

401K with company matching

Clothing Allowance

Free yoga classes

Job summary

ALO, located in Chicago, is seeking a Store Manager who acts as a true business owner, leading all aspects of store operations while embodying the company's guiding principles. This role requires overseeing sales, service, and visual standards, alongside developing a positive team environment.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in a retail leadership role, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering growth and inclusivity within the team. Competitive salary and benefits offered include a clothing allowance and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience.
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop all aspects of store business.
• Oversee sales and service operations and visual standards.
• Develop and execute the store’s retail strategies.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Business acumen

Time management skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Tools

MS Office

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.

OBJECTIVE

The Store Manager is a true business owner for their store. They are responsible for leading, managing and continuously developing all aspects of their store's business. They are accountable for creating and maintaining a positive and highly productive work environment that aligns with the company's mission. They will be responsible for consistently achieving sales and profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards and developing a highly successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.

Business Leader

• Develop and execute the store’s retail strategies
• Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
• Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store
• Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPIs to develop and support business driving strategies
• Lead the team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals

People Leader

• Ensure that the store team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
• Develop an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching
• Conduct talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
• Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy

Operations Leader

• Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure execution of all key strategies
• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines
• Champion strong visual standards for the sales floor by leveraging business performance data
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation
• Develop schedules that deliver business results while maintaining labor effectively

Flow Experience Leader

• Collaborate with cross‑functional business partners to support organizational goals
• Act as an ALO ambassador and create a culture that aligns with our mission
• Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
• Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout the store to achieve goals and KPIs

Store Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly motivated by driving business in a fast‑paced, innovative environment
• Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
• Aligns with and embodies ALO's Guiding Principles
• Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Requires constant movement in and around all areas of the 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

Store Manager Schedule

To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full‑time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. 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).

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 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)

The company’s Store Manager base pay ranges from $85,000 – $110,000 per year. Store Managers are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive which may result in higher total compensation. 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, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club.