Visual Lead - City Creek Center

As a Visual Lead at Alo, you'll be responsible for enhancing store sales and profitability through engaging visual merchandising. This includes overseeing operational functions such as shipment processing, sales floor replenishment, and strategic product presentation. You'll collaborate closely with the Visual Manager to execute and maintain visual standards, prepare for merchandising changes, and utilize reporting tools to identify business opportunities.

To qualify for the Visual Lead position at Alo, candidates should possess at least 2 years of experience in a client-centric, sales environment. Proven leadership capabilities and excellent decision-making skills are essential. Candidates should also have strong communication skills, a high-energy, upbeat personality, and a self-motivated approach to achieving results in both individual and team settings.

The Visual Lead position at Alo is a full-time role requiring 32-40 hours per week. Candidates should have open availability to accommodate variable shifts, including weekends and peak sale days. Specifically, all full-time employees are expected to work during the company's blackout period, which spans from the week of Thanksgiving through early January.

As a Visual Lead at Alo, you’ll enjoy a generous employee discount on our products, get free membership to Alo Moves for access to numerous streaming yoga and fitness classes, and participate in our Monthly Store Incentives. Full-time employees also benefit from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K options with company matching, plus a clothing allowance and free yoga classes at our Sanctuaries.

In Salt Lake City, the base pay for a Visual Lead at Alo ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Additionally, leads are eligible for the company's Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, potentially increasing overall compensation. This pay structure is part of a comprehensive rewards package that includes benefits such as clothing allowance and performance bonuses.

Discuss any relevant experiences where you enhanced product displays or managed store layouts. Highlight specific projects that improved sales or customer engagement, showcasing your understanding of visual marketing principles.

Share examples of how you juggle multiple responsibilities, focusing on your organizational skills and ability to stay flexible in a fast-paced setting. Mention any tools or systems you use to keep track of daily tasks.

Offer an instance where you guided a colleague on performance improvement. Emphasize your approach to coaching positively and constructively, resulting in improved team dynamics or personal development.

Discuss strategies you implement to stay informed, such as reading industry publications, attending workshops, and observing competitors. Highlight how this knowledge helps you make informed merchandising decisions.

Explain your approach to fostering a positive work environment. Mention team-building activities, recognition programs, or opportunities for professional growth you’d implement to motivate staff.

Discuss your understanding of Alo's brand identity and how you would adhere to it in your visual strategies. Give examples of how to incorporate brand guidelines into merchandising decisions.

Explain how you would use your product knowledge to provide exceptional customer service, ensuring clients leave satisfied. Highlight your communication skills and ability to address concerns effectively.

Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales per square foot, inventory turnover, and customer foot traffic that you utilize to assess store performance and how you would apply these insights to your role.

Talk about techniques you use to monitor stock levels efficiently, ensuring availability while avoiding overstock. Mention collaboration with team members and strategic placement of fast-moving items.

Articulate your passion for retail, visual artistry, and wellness. Share what specifically draws you to Alo's ethos of mindful movement and how you envision your contribution to the team and store atmosphere.