Operations Manager - Manhattan Village

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. OVERVIEW The Operations Manager is a critical member of the store leadership team accountable for bringing ALO’s operational strategy to life in the store. This individual is passionate about inventory management, labor planning and scheduling – 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. Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. Operations Leader Oversee and support execution of key operational processes Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the Manager to elevate process or system gaps Champion strong Operational standards for the sales floor by leveraging business performance data Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinate labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries Support a safe work environment and efficient operation Business Leader Represent 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 Future planning workflow business needs to protect optimal performance People Leader Ensure that the Operations team exudes ALO's mission and guiding principles to effectively communicate to our guests who we are, what we do and why we do it Lead a team through accountability, continuous coaching, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations team Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy Write an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General Manager/Store Manager Flow Experience Leader Oversee the execution of Flow experience deliverables while protecting operational efficiency Collaborate and implement General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support organizational goals and to achieve inventory and sales floor KPIs Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business needs and brand culture Operations Manager Qualifications 3–5 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 written Agile with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment 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 Operations 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). PERKS Generous employee discount for 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 (select cities) Equal Opportunity Employer AOL is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr