Visual Lead - Santa Monica

OVERVIEW

The Visual Lead is responsible for driving store sales and maximizing profitability through visual merchandising in partnership with the Visual Manager. The Visual Lead works closely with Operations and the Visual Manager to initiate, delegate work, and provide feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage execution of key operational functions including 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 by ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, and make visual merchandising changes in accordance with directives and in partnership with the Visual Manager. Effectively plan visual floor changes with the management team through payroll management and adapt zones and visual support to the needs of the business. Execute and maintain visual direction from planning through execution to meet company expectations, budgets, and timelines. Utilize reporting tools in partnership with management to identify business opportunities with product placement, outfitting, and stock levels, and make changes as necessary. Partner with Operations and the Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized operations. 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. Lead by example and inspire staff in daily operations and guest experience. Partner with management to provide coaching, guidance, and direction to associates; 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. Collaborate with Operations Lead to ensure cross‑functional training and with Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well‑executed. Execute company‑level operations‑focused directives, projects, and initiatives in partnership with the Operations and Visual Manager. Open and close the store in accordance with visual standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years of prior work experience in a client‑centric, sales environment. Proven leadership capabilities demonstrating excellent decision making. Values feedback, is receptive to receiving feedback and eager to provide it. High energy, upbeat, and enthusiastic with the ability to integrate fun and work. 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. Job Level: Associate.

WORK HOURS

The Visual Lead is full‑time and requires 32‑40 hours per week. Employees are expected to have open availability and work variable shifts, including peak days and weekends. All employees are expected 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 first week of January).

BENEFITS

Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, 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). 401(k) with company matching (Full‑Time Employees). Monthly store incentives. Clothing allowance. Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries. The Company’s Lead base pay ranges from $22.00–$26.00/hour in Santa Monica, CA. Leads are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in a higher total compensation. The pay range is one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. Other rewards may include clothing allowance, employee discount, 401(k), competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr ALO