Store Manager - Plaza at Frontenac

Alo Yoga • Saint Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager is the business owner for their store, responsible for leading, managing, and continuously developing all aspects of the store’s business. The role is accountable for creating and maintaining a positive, productive work environment aligned with ALO’s mission; achieving sales and profitability goals and operational objectives; maintaining merchandising standards; and developing a successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.

As a business leader, the Store Manager develops and executes retail strategies, applies local market and business trend knowledge, uses KPIs to shape business-driving strategies, and leads the team in using company tools and incentives to meet sales goals. As a people leader, they build an inclusive environment of growth and accountability through talent development, performance management, training, coaching, succession planning, and recruitment.

The Store Manager oversees Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers to ensure key strategies are executed. They support operational efficiency and workplace safety, maintain strong visual standards using business performance data, and create schedules that meet business needs while managing labor. They also collaborate with cross-functional partners, represent ALO as an ambassador, and establish effective store communications to support organizational goals and KPIs.

The position requires constant movement throughout the store. Full-time employees must have open availability and work variable shifts, including peak days and weekends. Employees are also expected to be available during the holiday blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving through the first week of January.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of retail or related industry leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivation to drive business in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Independent work ethic, time-management skills, and personal accountability.
• Alignment with and embodiment of ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Business-owner mindset and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to move constantly throughout 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 and down a ladder.
• Ability to stand and move for an entire shift.
• Open availability and ability to work variable shifts, including peak days and weekends.
• Availability to work during the holiday blackout period from the week of American Thanksgiving through the first week of January.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the store’s retail strategies.
• Apply knowledge of local clientele, competitors, and business trends to support store success.
• Use KPIs, company tools, incentives, and strategies to drive business and achieve sales goals.
• Lead a positive, productive, inclusive environment aligned with ALO’s mission and guiding principles.
• Develop colleagues through performance management, training, coaching, talent analysis, and career progression planning.
• Establish succession plans and recruitment strategies to build internal and external talent pipelines, retain talent, and reduce turnover.
• Oversee Sales & Service, Operations, and Visual Managers and support execution of key strategies and guidelines.
• Maintain strong salesfloor visual standards using business performance data.
• Support a safe work environment and efficient store operations.
• Develop schedules that deliver business results and manage labor effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals.
• Represent ALO and foster a store culture aligned with the company’s mission and brand.
• Create and implement effective store communication strategies to achieve goals and KPIs.

Benefits

• Generous ALO employee discount.
• Free membership to ALO Wellness Club, including access to streaming fitness and yoga classes.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Additional benefits including virtual access to mental health providers and new-parent support for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Monthly store incentives.
• Clothing allowance.
• Free yoga classes at ALO Sanctuaries in select cities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed