Showroom Manager
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 inspiring and commercially minded Showroom Manager to lead the launch and ongoing success of a brand-new Melbourne showroom in Richmond, opening this November.
This is a rare opportunity to establish a flagship location from the ground up. You'll play a pivotal role in recruiting and developing your team, creating an exceptional customer experience, and building a showroom culture that reflects the business's passion for beautiful design and outstanding service.
As the leader of the showroom, you'll balance commercial performance with people leadership, ensuring every customer enjoys a personalised and seamless experience while driving strong business results.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the successful opening and ongoing operation of the new Melbourne showroom
Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing showroom team
Deliver an exceptional customer experience through personalised consultation and service
Drive sales performance, productivity, and commercial outcomes
Create an inspiring showroom environment with impeccable presentation standards
Analyse business performance and implement strategies to maximise results
Manage rostering, operational standards, inventory, and day-to-day showroom operations
Build strong relationships with Head Office and key internal stakeholders
Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
Support local marketing initiatives, showroom events, and community engagement opportunities
The Skillset |
We're looking for a passionate retail leader who thrives on creating memorable customer experiences while building engaged and high-performing teams.
You will bring:
Proven experience as a Store Manager, Showroom Manager, or senior retail leader within premium retail, furniture, homewares, interiors, or lifestyle brands
Experience leading high-performing teams and delivering strong commercial outcomes
A genuine passion for customer experience and relationship building
Strong leadership capability with a coaching and development mindset
Commercial acumen with experience managing sales, KPIs, and business performance
Excellent organisational and operational management skills
Confidence building relationships across multiple stakeholders
A proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and influence others
A passion for design, interiors, and creating exceptional retail experiences
The Offer |
Lead the opening of an exciting new Melbourne showroom
Join a growing international retailer with ambitious expansion plans
Competitive salary package with performance incentives
Ongoing leadership development and genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative leadership team
Generous team benefits and product discounts
The opportunity to make your mark by launching a flagship showroom from day one
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retail leader looking to be part of an exciting new store opening while building a high-performing team and delivering an outstanding customer experience within a premium retail environment.
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.