Showroom Manager, Melbourne (New Showroom Launch)

We’re rethinking homes for how people really live, and we’re looking for a Showroom Manager to join our Melbourne Retail team to help shape the future of living - one thoughtful detail at a time. Retail at Castlery is where design, service, and experience meet - giving customers a space to explore, connect, and discover the perfect pieces for their homes. As the leader of our brand-new Melbourne showroom, you'll be at the helm from day one — shaping how it comes to life and overseeing its day-to-day operations to ensure every detail reflects our brand ethos and standards. What you will be doing: Showroom Management - Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs). - Analyse showroom data and customer feedback to identify trends and make informed decisions to optimize showroom performance. - Drive compliance on global retail procedures and operating standards, supported by clear SOPs, system manuals and toolkits. - Other key areas include Inventory management, floor management, visual merchandising, sales and budget planning. Team Management - Lead, motivate, and mentor the showroom team to achieve individual and collective goals. - Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, implement trainings and identify opportunities for professional development. - Foster a positive and collaborative team culture. Customer Experience - Drive the O2O (Online-to-Offline) strategy in-store, focusing on seamlessly integrating the online and offline customer experience. - Implement in-store programs that enable customers to confidently evaluate and purchase our products. Cross-functional Team Collaboration - Align showroom activities with overall marketing strategies (e.g., brand collaborations, events) and create engaging online content that complements the showroom experience. - Be the retail coordinator for key local projects, such as new seasonal launches, marketing campaigns, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of products. - Explore and embark on initiatives to enhance and unify online-to-offline customer interactions, sales processes and achieve operational sustainability. What you’ll need: - Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in retail management, preferably in the furniture or home goods industry. - Fluent English with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Customer-first mindset with a passion for customer experience. - Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into actionable strategies. - Strong leadership capabilities and communication skills. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Team player that is always in the game right along with your team and collaborates effectively cross-functionally. - Ability to work independently with a bias for action. - Flexible with your schedule. Your work hours will be based on business needs. - Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) - Proficiency in using technology for showroom management and customer engagement. - Knowledge of O2O strategies and implementation in the retail industry is a plus. - Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and rostered hours as required. Job Information - Location: Richmond, VIC - Commission Scheme: Enjoy attractive earning opportunities with commission tied to your results and the store's success Built for Real Life, Designed for What’s Next: At Castlery, we’ve spent over a decade building a brand people love by designing furniture for real life — durable, beautiful, and made to keep up with change. Now, we’re focused on what’s next: scaling with care, crafting better experiences, and growing a team that’s as intentional as our design philosophy. If you believe that good homes create good lives, come build with us.