Assistant Store Manager, Operations - London Pipeline

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.Role Objective:  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.   This is an evergreen job post. We are always hiring great talent for this role, even if there isn't an immediate opening. Operations Leader  Oversee and support execution of key operational processes   Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the Manager to escalate process or system gaps  Champion strong Operational standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data  Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinates 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 (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning)  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 visitors who we are, what we do and why we do what we do  Leads a team through accountability, continuous coaching on a regular basis, development of talent, and elevating effective communication throughout the Operations team  Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy  Writes an effective schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the General Manager  Business Partner  Oversees the execution of certain deliverables on the ALO Sales and Service Model, protecting operational efficiency Collaborates and implement General/Store Manager’s vision and work cross-functionally with business partners, as directed, to support all-level organizational goals Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture   Assistant Manager Leadership Qualifications  Prior leadership experience in retail or related industry    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  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  Proof of right to live and work in the UK  Operations Manager Schedule  The Operations Manager role is a full-time role with a 40-hour workweek (5 days) In an effort to build a balanced schedule that supports the needs of the business and our teams, we expect all full-time employees to be available for opening, closing and weekend shifts, which may be subject to change.  Diversity and Inclusion statement  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, colour, 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 statutory law. We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working. Interview Process adjustments   If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application or by emailing europehr@aloyoga.com.We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.    #LI-JJ1 #LI-4 #li-onsite For CA residents, Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.