Visual Lead - The Grove at Shrewsbury

OVERVIEW

The Visual Lead is responsible for achieving store sales & maximizing profitability through Visual Merchandising in partnership with the Visual Manager. The Visual Lead will work closely with the Operations & Visual Manager in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations. Operational 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 implementing 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 adapting 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. Business Leadership Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized performance. 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. People Leadership 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. Business Partnership Collaborate with Operations Lead to ensure cross‑functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well executed. Execute company‑level operations‑focused directives, projects and initiatives, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Manager (e.g., from the SCC). Open and close the store in accordance with visual standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years 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. 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. The Visual Lead is a full‑time position requiring 32–40 hours per week. Employees are expected to have open availability, work variable shifts including peak days, weekends, and the company’s blackout period from the week of American Thanksgiving through the first week of January.

PERKS & 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. Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options, and enhanced 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. Base pay ranges from $19.00 to $23.00 per hour in Shrewsbury, NJ. Leads are eligible to participate in the company’s monthly store incentive bonus program, which may increase total compensation beyond the base range. Other rewards include: clothing allowance, employee discount, 401(k), medical/dental/vision plans, commuter benefits, and ALO Wellness Club. #J-18808-Ljbffr ALO