Leading Furniture & Home Lifestyle Retailer
Now Hiring in Melbourne

The Brand |

Our client is a globally recognised furniture and home lifestyle retailer redefining the way customers shop for their homes. Combining beautifully designed, contemporary furniture with an exceptional customer experience, they have built a loyal following through their commitment to quality, innovation, and thoughtful design.

With an exciting period of growth and expansion, the business is preparing to open a brand-new Melbourne showroom this November. Guided by a people-first culture and a passion for excellence, this is an organisation that invests in its people and empowers its leaders to make a genuine impact.

The Role |

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Assistant Showroom Manager to support the launch and ongoing success of a brand-new Melbourne showroom in Richmond, opening this November.

Working alongside the Showroom Manager, you'll play a key role in creating an exceptional customer experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the showroom. You'll lead by example on the floor, coach and develop the team, and help create a welcoming environment where customers feel inspired and supported throughout their shopping journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader ready to step into a flagship showroom opening and be part of building a high-performing team from day one.

Key responsibilities include:

Support the successful opening and day-to-day operation of the new Melbourne showroom
Lead by example, delivering an exceptional customer experience through personalised consultation and service
Coach, motivate, and develop the showroom team to achieve individual and team success
Support sales performance by driving productivity and achieving commercial targets
Maintain exceptional showroom presentation and visual merchandising standards
Assist with rostering, stock management, operational processes, and inventory accuracy
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
Step into the Showroom Manager role when required, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused team culture
Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

The Skillset |

We're looking for a passionate retail leader who thrives in a customer-focused environment and enjoys coaching others to succeed.

You will bring:

Proven experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Assistant Showroom Manager, or senior retail leader within premium retail, furniture, homewares, interiors, or lifestyle brands
A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
Strong leadership capability with experience coaching and developing retail teams
Commercial awareness with the ability to contribute to sales performance and operational excellence
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the floor
Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting customer relationships
A passion for interiors, design, and creating inspiring retail environments

The Offer |

Be part of the exciting launch of a brand-new Melbourne showroom
Join a growing international retailer with ambitious expansion plans
Competitive salary package with performance incentives
Ongoing learning, leadership development, and career progression opportunities
Work alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team
Generous team benefits and product discounts
The opportunity to help shape the culture and success of a flagship showroom from its opening

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a premium retailer, joining an exciting new showroom opening where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact from day one.

Apply with Lucy |

If this sounds like you, reach out to Lucy for a confidential chat.

lucy@thetalentmill.com.au

The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.   

Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional.  Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace.  We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.  