Assistant Store Manager, Visual - London Pipeline

Role Overview

Visual Leadership

• Oversee operational and visual processes and maintain strong sales-floor visual standards using business performance data.
• Lead product presentation, recovery, restock, destock, and visual merchandising changes in partnership with the Visual Manager.
• Plan visual floor changes through payroll management and adapt visual support to business needs.
• Own visual direction from planning through execution within expectations, budgets, and timelines.
• Use reporting tools to identify opportunities in product placement, outfitting, and stock levels.

Business Leadership

• Represent the business in meetings and conference calls with the General Manager.
• Partner with the General Manager on budgets, reporting, expenses, sell-through, business metrics, quarterly reviews, and sales planning.
• Plan future workflows and business needs to protect optimal performance.

People Leadership

• Lead the Visual team through accountability, regular coaching, talent development, and improved communication.
• Establish internal and external pipelines through succession planning and recruitment strategy.
• Write schedules that prioritize business strategy in partnership with the General Manager.

Business Partnership

• Oversee designated deliverables under the ALO Sales and Service Model to protect operational efficiency.
• Implement the General or Store Manager's vision and collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goals.
• Navigate the organization while balancing business needs and brand culture.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in retail or a related industry is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks are required.
• A business-owner mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, independent work ethic, time management, and personal accountability are expected.
• Applicants must have proof of the right to live and work in the UK.

Physical and Schedule Requirements

• The role requires lifting, pushing, carrying, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, twisting, and safely using a ladder.
• Employees must be able to stand and move for an entire shift and work opening, closing, and weekend shifts.
• The full-time schedule is 40 hours per week across five days, with 75% of hours managing the retail floor and coaching the team.