Studio & Wholesale Manager
New Zealand Jewellery Brand
Now Hiring in New Zealand
The Brand |
Join an established New Zealand jewellery brand in a pivotal role spanning studio operations, wholesale, inventory and commercial growth.
Built around the idea of accessible, relaxed luxury, the brand is known for its modern-vintage aesthetic, combining timeless influences with a more directional, edgy approach to jewellery.
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptionally organised, commercially minded operator to join a close-knit team within a beautiful, design-led business.
The Role |
Working closely with the Founder, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operations of the studio while playing an increasingly important role across inventory and production planning, wholesale account management, customer experience and wider commercial initiatives.
Far from a traditional administration role, this position calls for someone who naturally sees what needs to happen next. You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple priorities, solving problems, building relationships and using both data and commercial instinct to keep the business moving forward.
With a broad remit across the business, your responsibilities will include:
Taking ownership of day-to-day studio operations, administration and workflow
Managing multiple projects, deadlines and priorities with exceptional attention to detail
Overseeing inventory accuracy, stock movement, replenishment and incoming deliveries
Monitoring sales and stock performance to identify best sellers, slow movers and potential stock shortages
Supporting forecasting, production planning and reorders in line with demand, lead times and budgets
Coordinating production requirements and liaising with suppliers
Managing existing wholesale accounts, orders, enquiries and retailer relationships
Managing online orders
Managing email marketing to stockists around new products, product education and company updates
Proactively identifying replenishment and growth opportunities across wholesale partners
Supporting new retailer onboarding and, over time, presenting collections to stockists
Providing merchandising and product recommendations to retail partners
Managing customer enquiries, returns, repairs and product-related issues
Supporting collection launches, showroom appointments, events and pop-up stores
Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiencies
Contributing ideas across merchandising, wholesale, events, collaborations and broader commercial initiatives
The Skillset |
You will ideally bring 5+ years’ experience across operations, wholesale, retail, account management, inventory, production or a similarly broad commercial role.
More importantly, you are someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where ownership, initiative and common-sense matter.
You will be:
Exceptionally organised with meticulous attention to detail
Commercially minded and naturally curious
Proactive, decisive and comfortable taking genuine ownership
An excellent written and verbal communicator
Confident building relationships with customers, retailers and suppliers
Strong across systems, spreadsheets, reporting and numbers - Shopify, Excel, Asana and Xero highly regarded
Comfortable interpreting sales and stock data and turning it into action
Practical and hands-on - no task is beneath you
Calm and methodical when there are multiple moving parts
Able to work autonomously without needing constant direction
Warm, energetic and solutions focused
Genuinely interested in fashion, jewellery, design and premium product
Experience within fashion, jewellery, accessories or premium retail would be highly regarded, particularly when combined with strong operational or wholesale capability.
The Offer |
This is a role with genuine scope to grow.
As your knowledge of the business develops, you’ll have the opportunity to take increasing ownership across studio operations, inventory and production planning, wholesale relationships, customer experience and commercial projects.
For someone who enjoys being close to the product, understands the importance of detail and wants to become an integral part of a growing founder-led business, this is an opportunity to have real impact.
This is a Monday – Friday role based in Auckland onsite. Strong remuneration and benefits!
Apply with Ange |
If this sounds like you, reach out to Ange for a confidential chat.
ange@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.