Visual Manager - Valley Fair

Alo Yoga•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visual Manager is a member of the store leadership team responsible for ALO’s visual and product strategy in the store. The role combines planning, product knowledge, reporting analysis, and visual execution to drive efficient and effective merchandising and keep the store customer-ready. The Visual Manager leads visual standards and product presentation, plans floor changes and visual support according to business needs, and uses reporting to identify opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels. In partnership with the General Manager, the role contributes to business planning, budget and reporting oversight, scheduling, and the development and accountability of the Visual team. The position also oversees sales-floor deliverables and KPIs while supporting operational efficiency and organizational goals. This is a full-time, onsite role. Full-time employees are expected to be available for opening, closing, and weekend shifts; schedules may change. The role involves constant movement around the store and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, climb a ladder, and stand and move for an entire shift. Base pay is listed as $33.80–$40/87 per hour, with eligibility for a monthly store incentive bonus.

Requirements

3–5 years of retail or related industry leadership experience.
Working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Extraordinary verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment.
Independent work ethic, time-management skills, and personal accountability.
Alignment with and embodiment of ALO’s Guiding Principles.
Ability to work opening, closing, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual processes.
Champion strong sales-floor visual standards using business performance data.
Lead strategic product presentation and merchandising, including product recovery, restocking, destocking, and visual merchandising changes in accordance with directives.
Plan visual floor changes through payroll management and adapt visual support to business needs.
Own visual direction from planning through execution, meeting company expectations, budgets, and timelines.
Use reporting tools with management to identify business opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels, and make changes as needed.
Represent the business in meetings and conference calls in partnership with the General Manager.
Review, monitor, and partner with the General Manager on budgets, reporting, business data, and metrics, and inform planning processes such as quarterly business reviews and sales planning.
Plan workflow for future business needs to protect optimal performance.
Ensure the Visual team reflects ALO’s mission and guiding principles and communicates the brand effectively to visitors.
Lead the team through accountability, regular coaching, talent development, and effective communication across the Operations and Visual team.
Build internal and external talent pipelines through succession planning and recruitment strategy.
Write an effective schedule that prioritizes business strategy in partnership with the General Manager.
Oversee sales-floor deliverables and KPI achievement while protecting operational efficiency and visual sets.
Collaborate on and implement the General/Store Manager’s vision, working cross-functionally with business partners as directed to support organizational goals and visual and sales-floor KPIs.
Navigate the organization while balancing business needs and brand culture.

Benefits

ALO employee discount.
Free ALO Wellness Club membership with 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.
Commuter benefits.