OVERVIEW

The Operations Associate is critical in the store team and is responsible for driving profitability and efficiency. The Operations Associate will work closely with the Operations & Visual Management team in initiating, completing work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations.  

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• Support 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 and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor
• Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team.  
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Operations Associate Qualifications 

• 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment
• 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
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• Aligns with and embodies ALO's Guiding Principles  

 Operations Associate Schedule 

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 30 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. Full-Time non-exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 - 40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

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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.

Objective

The Operations Lead is a member of the store leadership team and is responsible for driving and coaching to profitability and efficiency. The Operations Lead will work closely with Operations & Visual Managers in initiating, delegating work, and providing feedback to the team to achieve optimal results supporting total store operations. Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Operations Leader 

• Lead & execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy and reducing shrink
• Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General Manager to escalate process or system gaps
• 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
• Champion strong visual standards for the sales floor
• Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Managers to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized
• 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 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience.
• Directly oversee the Operations 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 

Flow Experience Leader 

• Collaborate with Visual Lead to ensure cross-functional training, and Sales & Service Lead to ensure the business is well-executed
• Execute company-level operation-focused directives, projects and initiatives, in partnership with management team, to achieve goals & KPI’s
• Opens and closes the store in accordance with back of house (BOH) standards 

Operations Lead 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
• 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
• 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 

Operations Lead Schedule 

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. All Employees are expected to be able to work from the week of and including “Black Friday” until the end of the holiday season, first week of January. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Alo does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Moves, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

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Role Objective

The Sales Associate works to achieve store sales goals by setting the ALO experience & Brand Mission standard. Creating an authentic, organic experience of excellence for every guest through genuine connection, product education and educating customers about our community and culture. This individual is an expert in all facets of product knowledge, including features, benefits, fabric, usage, design, and care. The Sales Associate thrives working on a team and relishes a culture of feedback and excellence.  

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Impacts the business and store environment in a positive manner aligning with store leadership and company goals. 
• Drive and exceed sales goals by leading ALO's Flow initiatives, while optimizing productivity and efficiency
• Ensure engagement with customers and provide a friendly and easy to shop environment
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers
• In partnership with leadership team, analyze reports to strategize and deliver results; support achieving action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed.
• Knowledge of store goals, company communication, initiatives, new product launches and any additional information required by the Store Leadership Team; educate on guest-facing initiatives on the floor
• Confidently introduces all facets of the ALO business model (Retail, Yoga, Café) through personal testimony and knowledge of all aspects and details
• Leverages company tools, incentives, and strategies to support meeting store goals
• Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction
• Educates guests and staff on our product, community and culture
• Understand and protect the Daily schedule that prioritizes the best business strategy, in partnership with the Store Leadership
• Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence
• Ensure all front and back of house procedures are executed in accordance with company Policy & Procedures
• Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

Sales Associate Qualifications 

• Preferred 1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales environment
• Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences
• Aligns with and embodies ALO's Guiding Principles
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team
• 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 

Sales Associate Schedule 

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 30 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. Full-Time non-exempt associates are expected to have open availability, 7 days a week, between 32 - 40 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (the 1st week of January). 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

#LI-JJ1

#LI-2

#li-onsite

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.

Objective

The Sales & Service Lead is integral to the elevating the guest experience at ALO. They will ensure we deliver our targets for engagement, guest education and interaction, create a service-lead environment on the sales floor, and ultimately create a sanctuary that sets Alo apart from other retailers. 

Sales & Service Leader 

• Lead an exceptional guest experience on the floor through assessing the level of guest connection and technical product education and supporting team members to address gaps through feedback and coaching 
• Continue to build the client relationship daily with our customers 
• Analyze reports in order to strategize and deliver results; support implementing action plans focusing on deficient areas and highlight growth opportunities 
• Ensure effective sales floor coverage through the development of workforce solutions and leading selling initiatives throughout the store as needed. 

Business Leader  

• Partner with Operations & Visual Manager to manage reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized 
• 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 

People Leader 

• Leads by example and inspires staff in daily operations and guest experience. 
• Directly oversee the Sales & Service Associates and Cashiers; 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 Partner  

• Collaborate with Community & Studio, Operations and Visual Leads to ensure cross-functional training and to ensure the business is well-executed 
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Sales & Service Manager (e.g. from the SCC) 

Sales & Service Lead 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
• 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  
• Requires constant movement in an 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 

Sales & Service Lead Schedule

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. All Employees are expected to be able to work from the week of and including “Black Friday” until the end of the holiday season, first week of January.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, 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 applicable federal, state, or local law. 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

• Generous employee discount for Bella+Canvas, ALO, and free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plan options, and enhanced additional benefits such as free virtual access to mental health providers and new parent support for employees and dependents (Full-Time Employees)
• 401K with company matching (Full-Time Employees)
• Monthly Store Incentives
• Clothing Allowance
• Free yoga classes at any of our Sanctuaries

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Tecovas is passionate about offering an incredible customer experience for first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike! As a Tecovas Sales Associate you will support the store leadership team through the cultivation of a store environment catering to an unmatched customer experience. You will provide exceptional service in all aspects of the sales floor - greeting customers, selling, product knowledge, cash wrap, restocking and overall shopkeeping.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supports a sales-driven environment of genuine customer experience and demonstrate extraordinary service standards
• Delivers high-quality product services with attention to detail - such as branding, debossing, boot stretching, brim shaping, and boot shines - to ensure a premium customer experience
• Supports store team with receiving shipment and preparing product for floor placement
• Plans for, tracks and communicates all in transit shipment information to the leadership team
• Maintains an efficient and well-organized stockroom ensuring accessibility to employees
• Assists in and/or leads the restock process to continually maintain store stock levels
• Demonstrates loss prevention awareness through assisting in cycle counts and transfers
• Participates in ongoing staff education and through the sharing of product knowledge
• Assists in the maintenance of the building facilities

Qualifications:

• Exceptional selling skills, customer service, and clientele
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Independent, proactive, results-driven work ethic
• Utmost character, honesty, and transparency

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Continually able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, and kneel as you organize and stock inventory. 
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly
• Must be able to reliably commute to and from the work location
• Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week
• Must be available to work weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), evenings and holidays as needed

Part-Time Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation + incentives
• Free boots and generous employee discount

• Career Growth Opportunities: Tecovas is a growing company, and we are passionate about promoting from within.
• Team-Oriented Environment: We have a close-knit team that celebrate successes together and support one another.
• Training and Development: We provide ongoing training to help you develop your skills in sales, customer service, and leadership.
• Fun and Engaging Work Atmosphere: We host regular team events and in-store contests to keep things fun and exciting.
• Employee Recognition Programs: We believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work and dedication.

The hourly rate for this position is $16/hr. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

About Us:

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our privacy policy. Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2012 with the belief that there is a better way, Mizzen+Main is a premium men’s brand with product rooted in performance fabrics and tailored silhouettes. Mizzen+Main is a multi-channel brand, comprised of our Ecommerce site, Retail Stores, and Wholesale Partners across the US, with our headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Our Values are simple and guide everything we do: We are people first, We think big, We have commitments, We act as owners and We never settle.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mizzen+Main is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and customer-focused Retail Sales Associate to join our growing team. As a Sales Associate, you will serve as a brand ambassador and help deliver an exceptional shopping experience for every customer. Applicants should possess a passion for fashion, strong interpersonal skills, and a drive to meet and exceed sales goals.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Mizzen+Main’s products, values, and brand story, and represent the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm at all times.
• Engage customers with a personalized, consultative sales approach — assisting with product selection, providing detailed product information, and creating a seamless checkout experience.
• Process all customer transactions accurately, including sales, returns, and exchanges, while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing sales floor through effective and visual merchandising, folding, hanging, and replenishment of inventory.
• Execute store operations including opening/closing procedures, stockroom organization and replenishment, and daily upkeep tasks, while always prioritizing customer service.
• Stay up to date on in-store and online promotions, events, and new product launches to provide customers with timely and relevant information.
• Support and help execute in-store events in alignment with brand expectations and presentation standards.
• Actively participate in achieving store sales goals and contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including operational and safety guidelines.
• Proactively build and expand the customer base through strategic networking, community outreach, and consistent client follow-up.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Prior retail or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a passion for helping others.
• Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Dependable and punctual, with the ability to follow direction and take initiative.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to bend, reach, stretch for product as well as lift, carry, and move at least 40 lbs.
• Comfortable climbing ladders, moving around regularly, and standing for extended periods of time.

While this job posting emphasizes the key responsibilities and requirements, there may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Why Mizzen+Main?
At Mizzen+Main, we believe in combining performance fabrics with modern style — and our people are just as dynamic. Join a company where innovation, quality, and exceptional customer experiences are at the heart of everything we do. Do what you love and love what you do. Why wait? Today's a Good Day For It.