General Manager - New York, NY

ALO • Full-time • New York, NY, US • 2d ago

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 General Manager is a true business owner for their store. They are responsible for leading, managing and continuously developing all aspects of their store's business. They are accountable for creating and maintaining a positive and highly productive work environment that aligns with the company's mission. They will be responsible for consistently achieving sales & profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards and developing a highly successful Sales, Operations, and Visual team.

Business Leader

Develop and execute the brand's retail strategies
Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store and brand
Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals

People Leader

Ensure that the store team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do what we do
Fosters an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching
Conducts ongoing talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy

Operations Leader

Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to maximize inventory accuracy and ensure replenishment needs are met
Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines
Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
Support a safe work environment and efficient operation
Develop schedules that deliver business results while maintaining labor effectively

Flow Experience Leader

Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals
Is an ALO ambassador and creates a culture that aligns with our mission
Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout store to achieve goals and KPI’s

General Manager Qualifications

7+ 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 written
Highly Motivated by driving business in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Business owner mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
Independent work ethic, time management skills, and personal accountability
Aligns with and embodies ALO's guiding principles
Requires constant movement in and around all areas of 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/down a ladder
Ability to stand and move for an entire shift

General Manager Schedule

To build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to have open availability and are expected to work variable shifts including peak days and weekends. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law.

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS

Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALOMoves, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
Monthly Store Incentives
Clothing Allowance
Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

The Company’s General Manager base pay ranges from $80,000- $110,000/ year. Please also note, General Managers are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401K, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, Talkspace, and ALOMoves.

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