Temporary Showroom Assistant

L. Packaging; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design company in Covent Garden is seeking motivated Showroom Assistants to work full-time during specific periods in 2025 and 2026. Responsibilities include assisting Wholesale customers, maintaining showroom presentation, and supporting the sales team. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury retail, excellent customer service skills, and exceptional organizational capability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury showroom or retail environment is essential.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Organized and efficient individuals are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Wholesale customers during buying appointments.
• Keep the showroom tidy and organized.
• Support the Wholesale Sales team and assist with visual aspects.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational efficiency

Ability to work in a team

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Paul Smith is one of Britain's leading independent design companies. We champion positivity, curiosity and creativity. These qualities underpin every Paul Smith design, whether it’s a shirt, a shop or a special collaboration. Reaffirming the values that Paul set down in 1970, classic with a twist remains the guiding principle of the company. Positioned between high fashion and formalwear, while taking reference from both, Paul Smith has always been proud to stand apart.

Role

We are currently looking for motivated Showroom Assistants to work full-time from the 28th October - 21st November 2025 and again from the 14th January - 6th February 2026 (8 weeks total) to assist with the maintenance and visual appearance of the Wholesale selling space within our UK showrooms in Covent Garden, London.

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship in the Skilled Worker visa category.

The Role

• To assist our Wholesale customers during their buying appointments.
• Keep the showroom space tidy, organised and well presented at all times.
• To support the Wholesale Sales team where required and assist with all visual aspects of the showroom.
• Ensure the smooth running of the showroom on a daily basis.
• Assist with the preparation of garments, such as unpacking and steaming and showroom set up.

Your Skills & Experience

• Proven experience of working in a luxury showroom or retail environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Well organised and efficient.
• Can work well in a team and able to take instruction.

Who You Are

• Highly tuned inter-personal skills.
• Polite, friendly and approachable.
• Good spatial awareness and attentive to detail.
• An appreciation of colour and imagery and creative flair in terms of presentation of product.
• Available to work full time hours, Monday to Friday for the dates specified.
• Flexible over hours where necessary.

At Paul Smith, we celebrate and encourage applications from all walks of life into our growing workforce. We are committed to empowering people from any background, belief system, or ethnicity, offering an inclusive environment where talent is recognised and valued.

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