Visual Lead - Avalon

Alo Yoga • Alpharetta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Lead is responsible for achieving store sales and maximizing profitability through visual merchandising in partnership with the Management Team. The role works closely with Operations and Visual Managers to initiate and delegate work and provide team feedback in support of total store operations. Duties involve constant movement throughout the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not assisting guests, the Visual Lead takes initiative to help keep the store clean, safe, inviting, and efficient.

The position leads visual execution and operational functions, including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery and replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management. It maintains strategic product presentation and merchandising in line with company direction, plans visual floor changes with the management team, and uses reporting tools to identify business opportunities related to product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.

As a business leader, the Visual Lead partners with Operations and Visual Managers on reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendors, technology, and facilities, and uses business metrics to support strategies. As a people leader, the role leads by example, supports associate coaching and development, and contributes to recruitment and performance feedback. The Visual Lead also collaborates with other leads on cross-functional training and operational initiatives, executes company directives and projects, and opens and closes the store in accordance with visual standards.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of prior work experience in a client-centric sales environment.
• Proven leadership capabilities and excellent decision-making.
• Values feedback, is receptive to receiving feedback, and is eager to provide feedback.
• Self-motivated, with a desire to achieve results and excel individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles.
• Requires constant movement 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.
• Full-time employees are expected to be available for opening, closing, and weekend shifts, which may be subject to change.
• Employees are expected to be able to work from the week of and including Black Friday until the end of the holiday season, in the first week of January.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management.
• Maintain strategic product presentation and merchandising, including product recovery, restocking, destocking, and visual merchandising changes in accordance with company direction and in partnership with the Visual Manager.
• Plan visual floor changes with the management team, managing payroll and adapting zones and visual support to business needs.
• Execute and maintain visual direction from planning through execution while meeting company expectations, budgets, and timelines.
• Use reporting tools with management to identify business opportunities related to product placement, outfitting, and stock levels, and make changes as necessary.
• Partner with Operations and Visual Managers on reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities.
• Use business metrics to support strategies that drive business results.
• Move around the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests.
• Lead by example and inspire staff in daily operations, guest experience, and visual standards.
• Partner with management to coach, guide, and direct Associates, and support recruitment and talent development.
• Use company performance tools to evaluate associates and provide ongoing feedback to support individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader.
• Collaborate with the Operations Lead on cross-functional training and with the Sales & Service Lead to ensure effective business execution.
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects, and initiatives in partnership with the leadership team to achieve goals and KPIs.
• Open and close the store in accordance with visual standards.
• When not assisting guests, take initiative to perform tasks that help keep the store clean, safe, inviting, and operating efficiently.

Benefits

• Generous ALO employee discount and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, including access to streaming fitness and yoga classes.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Free virtual access to mental health providers.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed