General Manager - New York, NY

The role

The General Manager acts as a business owner responsible for leading and developing all aspects of the store. They will manage sales, profitability, operations, merchandising, and the sales, operations, and visual teams.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the brand's retail strategies
• Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives and strategies to support sales goals
• Foster an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity
• Conduct ongoing talent analysis and establish career progression plans
• Establish internal and external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
• Partner with Operations and Visual Manager to maximize inventory accuracy
• Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines
• Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor
• Develop schedules that deliver business results while maintaining labor effectively
• Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout store

Required 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

Benefits

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas and ALO
• Free membership to ALO Moves
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options
• Free virtual access to mental health providers
• New parent support for employees and dependents
• 401K with company matching
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries
• Commuter benefits
• Talkspace

About the company

ALO focuses on mindful movement and studio-to-street consciousness. Mindful movement in the studio leads to better living and better communities.