The NSO Associate Manager is a highly organized project manager, with excellent attention to detail that thrives in a fast-paced team environment. The role is responsible for all new store opening project planning, coordination, and execution of store set up. You will work cross-functionally with vendors along with other HQ departments to coordinate people and processes to ensure store projects are delivered on time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work alongside with NSO team and HQ business partners to ensure all projects are on track for store turnover and opening.
• Complete product schematic for BOH/ FOH in preparation for store turnovers.
• Partner with construction teams to coordinate execution of details.
• Train and educate the store team; ability to oversee turnover process from start to completion.
• Manage project timelines and multiple projects while ensuring deadlines are met.
• Work with NSO team to curate, format and maintain guidelines for special or ongoing projects.
• Work collaboratively, cross functionally and be a team player. 
• Create, communicate, and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
• Engage with business partners to understand project needs, identify appropriate solutions and track project progress.
• Clear communication with vendors and suppliers, build & establish
• Reinforce brand best practices, identify and react to opportunities to increase productivity. 
• Lead as a brand ambassador and embody Alo core values.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of leadership experience, preferably in retail operations and visual merchandising.
• Experience with Shopify POS, RFID, VSBL and inventory management portal is a plus, but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ability to course correct in the moment and be solution oriented. Be adaptable and receptive to change.
• Professional written and verbal communication with business partners and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to focus on a strategic approach to both identifying and solving problems.
• Extraordinary interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Independent work ethic, excellent time management skills and personal accountability
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Excel/ Pivot tables, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, Smartsheet, and Canva; ability to learn new computer applications quickly.

TRAVEL & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

• 65%-70% travel required. Must be able to travel via airplane, car, train, subway, and/or within all regions that ALO has store presence if needed.
• Position is based at ALO HQ

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.