Beyond Yoga Assistant Store Manager-Walnut Creek

Beyond Yoga is a luxury athletic and lifestyle clothing brand rooted in the belief that you deserve to look and feel amazing whether you’re headed to the studio or staying in. Prioritizing quality from the start, our clothing is made in the USA with luxuriously soft fabrics, ethical manufacturing processes, and rigorous fit testing. We offer a range of sizes (from XXS to 4X in many styles) so that everyone can wear Beyond Yoga. Quality, inclusivity, and attention to detail aren’t just catch phrases for us, we apply them to everything we do inside the company walls and out.

In September 2021 we joined Levi Strauss & Co., one of the world’s largest brand-name apparel companies and a global leader in jeans wear. Beyond Yoga will operate as a standalone brand within LS&Co. LS&Co. will provide resources to help Beyond Yoga achieve its goals of brand building, store opening, category expansion and global distribution.

Assistant Store Manager Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager who will support the Store Manager in bringing creativity and a selling centric energy to our store teams. In this leadership role it is critical you have the desire to help build the future of retail while maintaining the integrity of our brand’s core values. The ASM must be a dynamic leader, capable of supporting the creation of an environment that is engaging and inspiring for both employees and customers alike. Through teamwork and collaboration, you will be leading retail strategies, supporting cross functional store operations, and driving top line sales goals. In the absence of a Store Manager this position assumes responsibility for the store and all aspects of store operations and its people.

About the Role:

• Accountable for operational excellence in execution of daily store procedures, payroll management, cash handling and inventory control

• Supports Store Manager in leading the team in achieving daily/weekly/monthly sales goals and financial plan with a primary focus on employee engagement and a collaborative selling environment

• Can effectively assess and strategize how to drive performance goals (Conversion, Units Per Transaction, Sales Per Hour and other measurable KPI’s)

• Assists in the interviewing, hiring, training and retention of store team

• Supports the onboarding process for new hires educating on Beyond Yoga core values, product knowledge, selling culture, and other employee responsibilities

• Executes flawless store visual presentation by following corporate visual direction and recommending merchandising adaptations where needed

• Ensures sound product inventory management through accurate receiving and sending

• Processes, aides in the completion of all required business directives (ex. price changes/retickets, RTVs, markdowns, transfers); prevents loss by educating associates on customer service and ensuring company policies are being followed. Able to partner with Home Office as needed

• Accountable to store manager for driving process adoption, opening and closing the store as a visible service leader and supporting resolution of customer concerns with a positive outcome

• Coaches and develops staff to increase their knowledge and skill sets, providing opportunities for continued development and growth within the organization

• Manages minor employee relations issues including performance management and holding associates accountable for following Beyond Yoga and LS&Co policies and procedures

• Able to build relationships and foster a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment

• Collaborate with store team and Home Office partners on building connections with the local community by way of events, drive brand awareness and engagement

• A brand ambassador that embodies and can cultivate the company’s core values

About You:

• 3 years progressively responsible retail leadership experience

• Solid experience and demonstrated skills in supervising, coaching and training a team

• Retail apparel experience

• Strength in customer service and selling with an ability to multi-task and remain flexible in an ever-changing environment

• Strategic thinker, strong leadership and decision-making skills

• Positive, helpful demeanor and a passion and interest in Beyond Yoga

• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store, including evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and constant standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending carrying items, and reaching overhead; comfortable climbing ladders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Benefits at Beyond:

• Competitive Pay

• Benefits for full time employees including Health, Dental, Life Insurance etc.

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off + Annual Holiday PTO (position dependent)

• And of course, an awesome clothing allowance and discount

Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Life-Enhancing Perks:

Full-Time Employees:

Unwind & Recharge: 3 weeks of paid time off for the first year, growing to 4+ weeks thereafter.

Health & Wellness: Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage. Free Medical Premiums w/Live.

Full-Time & Part-Time Employees:

Make a Difference: Paid volunteer hours & charity donation matching up to $2000/year.

Live in Levi's: 50% employee discount.

Retire Sooner: 125% match on your 401k, up to 6%! That's getting $1.25 for each $1 you put in. Free $$$ .

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LOCATION Walnut Creek, CA, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

COMPENSATION Compensation for this role ranges from $24.25 - $40.40 per hour, varying with experience and qualifications.

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

*Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or vmental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment or discrimination of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. However, LS&Co pays at least the local, state or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. The amount a particular employee will earn within the wage range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, store location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you, and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include paid leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match and health care benefits for eligible employees. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.