Assistant Store Manager, Operations & Visual - Leeds

WHY JOIN ALO?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.OVERVIEWThe Operations and Visual Manager is a critical member of the store leadership team accountable for bringing ALO’s operational and visual strategy to life in the store. This individual is passionate about inventory management, labor planning and scheduling, and visual execution – all with a lens on driving an efficient and effective store operation. This role’s north star is pointed at ensuring that the store is customer-ready at all times.RESPONSIBILITIESOperations & Visual LeaderOversee and support execution of key operational and visual processes Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General Manager to escalate process or system gapsChampion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance dataSupport sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinates labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveriesSupport a safe work environment and efficient operationBusiness LeaderRepresent the business in meetings and on conference calls, in partnership with General Manager Review, Monitor and partner with General Manager to manage the budget, reporting and other business data; including metrics (e.g. Expenses, Sell-Thru) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning) Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performancePeople LeaderEnsure that the Operations and Visual team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our visitors who we are, what we do and why we do what we doLeads a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations and Visual teamEstablish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategyWrites an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General ManagerBusiness PartnerOversees the execution of certain deliverables on the ALO Sales and Service Model, protecting operational efficiencyCollaborates and implement General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goalsDemonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand cultureQUALIFICATIONS3-5 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 writtenAgile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environmentHighly Motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environmentBusiness owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding PrinciplesAbility to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 poundsAbility to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladderAbility to to stand and move for an entire shiftSeniority Level: Mid-Senior levelCandidates must have the right to live and work in the UKOperations & Visual Manager ScheduleThe Operations & Visual Manager role is a full-time role with a 40-hour workweek (5 days) In an effort to build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to be available for opening, closing and weekend shifts.Diversity and Inclusion statementAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, colour, 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 statutory law. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.Interview Process adjustmentsIf you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application or by emailing europehr@. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.For CA residents, Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.

Created: 2025-12-12