Showroom Assistant – 12-Month Fashion Placement (Hybrid)

BARBOUR; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned fashion brand in the UK is excited to offer a Barbour Showroom Assistant Student Placement for students studying a fashion-related degree. This temporary role, running from Summer 2026 to Summer 2027, provides hands-on experience in showroom operations including assisting with sell-in activities and supporting the sales team. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisation and communication skills, with IT proficiency. Benefits include staff discounts, holiday allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Staff discount

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development activities

Hybrid & flexible working

4pm finish on Fridays

Wellbeing support

Reward & Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course.
• Able to undertake 12 months in industry as part of the course.

Responsibilities

• Assist Showroom Coordinator during key sell-ins.
• Work on reception, checking in appointments and deliveries.
• Assist in showroom set and VM support.
• Organise stockrooms and send samples to partners.
• Provide refreshments for sales team meetings.
• Direct phone support to the showroom.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivation

IT proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Studying a Fashion related degree

Job description

A renowned fashion brand in the UK is excited to offer a Barbour Showroom Assistant Student Placement for students studying a fashion-related degree. This temporary role, running from Summer 2026 to Summer 2027, provides hands-on experience in showroom operations including assisting with sell-in activities and supporting the sales team. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisation and communication skills, with IT proficiency. Benefits include staff discounts, holiday allowance, and flexible working arrangements.