Visual Lead: Merchandising & Floor Leadership

ALO; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount & free wellness club

Medical, dental, vision plans

Mental health access (virtual)

401K with company matching

Monthly store incentives

Clothing allowance

Free yoga classes

Job summary

ALO is seeking a Visual Lead to maximize profitability through skilled visual merchandising and close collaboration with the Management Team. The role focuses on shipments, replenishment, floor presentation, and cross-functional leadership to ensure efficient store operations.

You will move across the sales floor and back-of-house, guiding Associates and partnering with Visual Managers to deliver compelling product displays and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of client-centric, sales experience.
• Proven leadership with decision-making ability.
• Values and accepts feedback openly.
• Self-motivated to achieve results individually and as a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Aligns with ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Requires constant movement around all store areas.
• Ability to lift, push, carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, crawl and twist; climb ladders safely.
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of operational functions including shipment, receiving, processing, and replenishment.
• Maintain product presentation and merchandising per directives with Visual Manager.
• Plan visual floor changes with management, manage payroll, and adapt zones.
• Execute and maintain visual direction to meet budgets and timelines.
• Use reporting tools with management to identify opportunities in product placement.
• Partner with Operations & Visual Managers on budgets, inventory, vendor relations, and facilities.
• Demonstrate business acumen using metrics to drive strategies.
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to meet business needs.
• Lead by example in daily operations and guest experience.
• Coach and develop Associates; recruit and provide feedback.
• Utilize performance tools to drive individual growth with leadership.
• Collaborate to ensure cross-functional training and well-executed operations.
• Execute company directives and KPI initiatives with leadership.
• Open and close the store following visual standards.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Feedback oriented

Self-motivated

ALO principles

Standing/walking

Lift 50 lbs

Bending/climbing

Team collaboration

Job description

ALO is seeking a Visual Lead to maximize profitability through skilled visual merchandising and close collaboration with the Management Team. The role focuses on shipments, replenishment, floor presentation, and cross-functional leadership to ensure efficient store operations.

You will move across the sales floor and back-of-house, guiding Associates and partnering with Visual Managers to deliver compelling product displays and guest experiences.