Assistant Showroom Manager

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking a Showroom Assistant Manager for a fashion/beauty/luxury PR agency in Sydney. This full-time, in-office role supports the Showroom Manager, driving day-to-day operations and client-facing activities.

You will manage sample tracking, appointments, and product placement, while building relationships with editors, stylists, influencers and clients, contributing to successful campaigns and events including Australian Fashion Week.

Qualifications

• Previous showroom experience is essential, ideally at Executive level, with a proven ability to manage showroom operations and ready to step up into greater ownership.
• Fashion or beauty retail experience is essential, with an understanding of merchandising, stock management, presentation and high-level customer service.
• Ready to take on more autonomy, with the confidence to help run the showroom and make day-to-day decisions when required.
• Comfortable training, mentoring and providing direction to more junior showroom staff; highly organised with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Showroom Manager across day-to-day showroom operations and assist with ownership of key functions.
• Manage sample tracking, appointments, editorial requests, product placement, gifting and seasonal showings.
• Build and maintain relationships with editors, stylists, celebrities, influencers and other key industry contacts.
• Support planning and delivery of client projects, events, Australian Fashion Week and off-site showings, mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Showroom experience

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Showroom Assistant Manager – Fashion / Beauty / LuxuryA step-up opportunity for an experienced showroom professional ready to take on greater ownership within a leading fashion and beauty PR agency. Supporting the Showroom Manager, you’ll oversee key showroom operations, media and talent relationships, projects and reporting, while developing your leadership and client management skills.Key points of interest

Location: SydneyFlexibility: Full-time in-office

Industry Section: Fashion & BeautySalary: $60,000 - $65,000 + super

Type: PermanentSpecialism: OtherAgency or In-house: AgencyRef Number: 4444444

About the agency

This midsized agency has built its reputation at the intersection of luxury, fashion, beauty, retail, and lifestyle. With local insights and global impact, the agency brings to life brands’ boldest ambitions with unparalleled strategy, service and style. The agency’s network and team of experts position clients at the forefront of an ever-changing industry, creating experiences that feel both exclusive and newsworthy – from bespoke shopping events to striking content partnerships that spark conversation well beyond the industry.

Their showroom hosts regular showings and is frequented by VIP’s, key opinion leaders and content creators, top tier fashion, beauty and mainstream media, hair and makeup artists, stylists, and industry tastemakers on a daily basis. Their integrated approach covers PR, influencer and talent engagement, showroom, events, partnerships, and creative content, delivering moments that capture attention and drive results.

Benefits & CulturePurpose and creativity work hand in hand here.

The team treats social and environmental responsibility as part of everyday practice – championing both social and cultural initiatives to support the community and beyond. The agency has a dedicated P&C program, focusing on staff training and development and culture driven team activities.

About the job

Support the Showroom Manager across the day-to-day running of the showroom, with increasing ownership of key operational areas and decision‑making. Manage key showroom functions including sample tracking, appointments, editorial requests, product placement, gifting and seasonal showings. Build and maintain relationships with editors, stylists, celebrities, influencers and other key industry contacts.

Support the planning and delivery of client projects, events, Australian Fashion Week and off‑site showings. Take ownership of designated clients, product categories or projects while supporting junior team members and developing your leadership and client management skills.

About you

Essential experience:Previous showroom experience is essential, ideally at Executive level, with a proven ability to manage showroom operations and ready to step up into greater ownership. Fashion or beauty retail experience is essential, with an understanding of merchandising, stock management, presentation and high‑level customer service. The ideal candidate:Ready to take on more autonomy, with the confidence to help run the showroom and make day‑to‑day decisions when required.

Comfortable training, mentoring and providing direction to more junior showroom staff. Highly organised and able to prioritise competing requests, deadlines, samples, appointments and projects in a fast‑paced environment. Confident building relationships with media, stylists, talent, influencers and clients, with strong communication, judgement and attention to detail.

SponsorshipSponsorship is not available for this role. You must have an existing right to work in Australia to be considered.