Aimed at mid-to-senior level retail professionals who excel in both guest interaction and operational leadership, with a focus on London-based environments and cross-functional collaboration.
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Original posting from ALO via Greenhouse
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.
Objective
The Sales & Service Lead is integral to the elevating the guest experience at ALO. They will ensure we deliver our targets for engagement, guest education and interaction, create a service-lead environment on the sales floor, and ultimately create a sanctuary that sets ALO apart from other retailers.
Sales & Service Leader
Lead an exceptional guest experience on the floor through assessing the level of guest connection and technical product education and supporting team members to address gaps through feedback and coaching
Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers
Analyze reports in order to strategize and deliver results; support implementing action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities
Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed
Business Leader
Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies
Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests
People Leader
Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience
Directly oversee the Sales & Service Associates and Cashiers; responsible for recruitment and development of talent
Use company performance tools to evaluate each operations associate and provide constant feedback to drive individual growth and improvement in partnership with the store leader
Business Partner
Collaborate with Community & Studio, Operations and Visual Leads to ensure cross-functional training and to ensure the business is well-executed
Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Sales & Service Manager (e.g. from the SCC)
Sales & Service Lead Qualifications:
Prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making
Values feedback, receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide
Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Aligns with and embodies ALO's Guiding Principles
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/down a ladder
Ability to stand and move for an entire shift
Proof of right to live and work in the UK
Sales & Service Lead Schedule:
The Sales & Service Lead is full-time and requires 32-40 hours per week fulfilling the job description as stated above. 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 , which may be subject to change. All Employees are expected to be able to work from the week of and including “Black Friday” until the end of the holiday season, first week of January.
Diversity and Inclusion statement
As 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 adjustments
If 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. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
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Source: ALO careers (Greenhouse)