Store Manager - Walnut Street

Alo Yoga; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to lead their retail location. This role is pivotal in creating a positive work environment while driving sales and achieving operational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of retail dynamics, and a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth. With a focus on team development and customer experience, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Join a company that values mindful movement and community engagement, and help shape the future of retail excellence.

Benefits

Generous employee discount

Free membership to Alo Moves

Competitive medical, dental and vision plans

401K with company matching

Monthly Store Incentives

Clothing Allowance

Free yoga classes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the store's business operations.
• Develop retail strategies and ensure execution of key operational guidelines.

Skills

Retail Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Time Management

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Team Development

Education

5+ years of retail experience

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 & 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 KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
• Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals
• 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
• Develops an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching
• Conducts 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 salesfloor 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
• Is an Alo ambassador and creates 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 store to achieve goals and KPI’s

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 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 Bella+Canvas, Alo Yoga, and free membership to Alo Moves, 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