Retail Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Alchemy Home is part of an Architectural and Interior Design Studio. Alchemy home is a relatively new retail outlet and web platform for the sales of furnishings, fixtures, fittings and homewares.
Alchemy Design Group's retail section - Alchemy Home is seeking an Enthusiastic / Reliable / Creative / Personal and Punctual person to act as our Retail & Customer Services Manager
The role is for 3 days per week, including Saturday within our Midhurst Studio.
Core hours are 10am until 4.30pm and the successful applicant will be responsible for the following:
1. Retail Front of House
- Maintaining the Retail Unit
- Maintaining Stock within Unit
- Maintaining Shop & Telephone Orders
2. Retail Logistics
- Packaging etc
- Deliveries etc
- Web Order Deliveries
- Returns – Shop & Online
3. Customer Services
4. Miscellaneous Duties
- Keeping a check on Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly targets and identifying shortfalls to line manager
Understanding Alchemy's core business plan will be essential to the role and confident communication with customers is an essential attribute that the successful applicant will be required to possess.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22 per week
Salary: £11.00-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
TBC
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Midhurst GU29 9DQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Be able to confidently talk to all customers, establish their needs through conversation and generate the customer as a potential Alchemy House of Design Client
- Willing to work most Saturdays. Time off on Saturdays can be arranged with prior notice.
Experience:
- Retail: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retail Manager roles across Alchemy Home's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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