General Manager - Bloor Street

Alo Yoga

Jul 8, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Hospitality & Retail
$100K - $120K
Toronto

Requirements

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
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
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior leve

Responsibilities

Business Leader:
Develop and execute the brand's retail strategies
Local market knowledge of clientele base and brand competitors
Aware of business trends that relate to the success of the store and brand
Demonstrate strong business acumen through KPI’s to develop and support business driving strategies
Lead team by leveraging company tools, incentives & strategies to support meeting sales goals
People Leader:
Ensure that the store 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
Fosters an environment of growth, accountability and inclusivity through development, performance management, training and consistent coaching
Conducts ongoing talent analysis of colleagues and establish career progression plans for key players and positions to result in retention of best talent and turnover reduction
Establish internal & external pipeline through succession planning and recruitment strategy
Operations Leader:
Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to maximize inventory accuracy and ensure replenishment needs are met
Oversee and support execution of key operational and visual guidelines
Champion strong visual standards for the salesfloor by leveraging business performance data
Support a safe work environment and efficient operation
Business Partner:
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to support organizational goals
Be a brand ambassador and create a culture that aligns with Alo’s mission
Demonstrate an ability to navigate the organization with a balance of business need and brand culture
Create and implement effective communication strategies throughout store

FAQs

What is the role of a General Manager at Alo on Bloor Street?

The General Manager at Alo on Bloor Street is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously developing all aspects of the store's business. They are accountable for achieving sales and profitability goals, maintaining operational objectives, merchandising standards, and developing a successful team.

What qualifications are required for the General Manager position at Alo on Bloor Street?

The qualifications for the General Manager position at Alo on Bloor Street include 7+ years of retail or related industry leadership experience, knowledge of MS Office, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, agility in handling multiple tasks, motivation to drive business in a fast-paced environment, an entrepreneurial spirit, and alignment with Alo's guiding principles.

What are some of the perks offered to employees at Alo on Bloor Street?

Some of the perks offered to employees at Alo on Bloor Street include a generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas and Alo Yoga, free membership to Alo Moves, competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options, 401K with company matching, monthly store incentives, clothing allowance, free yoga classes, and more.

Alo Yoga

Spreading mindful movement, inspiring wellness and creating community. These goals inspire everything we do at Alo.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2007

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are Alo. We inspire mindful movement, wellness, and taking the consciousness of physical practice and meditation into the world - this is the real studio to street. We make technologically advanced activewear, scientifically forward, clean beauty & wellness solutions, and igniting movement & mindfulness content to bring more mind-body wellness to the world. Alo stands for Air, Land, Ocean. Behind everything we do is the intention to protect and respect our planet's resources with solar power and sweatshop-free, eco-aware production, our non profit has brought yoga and mindfulness to millions. Alo is a feeling. We see a tomorrow where the pursuit of happiness starts with one intentional breath, where health is wealth and where joining together to lift each other up changes the vibration of the world.