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Retail Assistant - alchemy.

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alchemy. is a NYC-born lifestyle brand offering jewelry, fragrance, apparel, and candles designed for the modern traveler. With our flagship airport shop at JFK Terminal 8, we bring a curated selection of small-batch and elevated essentials to an international audience.


We are seeking a Retail Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires strong retail experience, administrative or assistant-level support skills, and the ability to deliver boutique-level customer service to a global audience.


Applicants without relevant experience will not be considered.


Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, boutique-level customer service, creating a welcoming and personalized shopping experience for each traveler.
  • Consistently meet and exceed daily and weekly sales goals, contributing to overall store performance.
  • Proactively upsell shipping services for customers who wish to send purchases directly from the terminal.
  • Encourage customers to follow alchemy. on Instagram and explore our e-commerce site, helping to grow the brand’s digital community and online sales.
  • Support the store manager with daily operations, including opening/closing procedures, merchandising, and maintaining visual standards.
  • Monitor and restock inventory, ensuring shelves are organized and displays are polished at all times.
  • Assist with administrative and reporting tasks, such as sales tracking, daily/weekly reporting, and scheduling support.
  • Handle all operational and customer information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
  • Anticipate needs and provide seamless support to management during shifts.
  • Maintain compliance with JFK/Port Authority guidelines for airport retail operations.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail experience is required. Applications without retail experience will not be considered.
  • Assistant or administrative experience with proven organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales goals.
  • Strong ability to provide boutique or luxury-level customer service in a professional, polished manner.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect with a diverse international customer base.
  • Strong adaptability, problem-solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
  • Dependable, punctual, and professional in appearance and demeanor.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive operational and business information.
  • Comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to pass all TSA/Port Authority background checks and security clearance requirements.
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  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Part-time
  • Salary
    $20 – $22 hourly

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alchemy. is a modern lifestyle brand offering a curated collection of jewelry alongside handcrafted candles, perfumes, and home decor.

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