Assistant Store Manager - Luxury Menswear
Christian Kimber | Melbourne CBD | Full-time |
Lead luxury menswear retail with Christian Kimber
Christian Kimber is Australia's leading luxury menswear designer, creating beautifully crafted garments and delivering exceptional client experiences.
With stores in Armadale and Melbourne CBD, we follow a slow-fashion philosophy focused on timeless design, exceptional quality and garments made to last.
We are seeking an experienced luxury fashion or premium menswear professional to join our Melbourne CBD store. This role is suited to someone who already understands luxury retail, styling, clienteling and the standards expected in a premium fashion environment.
What we offer
Work with an independent Australian luxury menswear designer
Represent a distinctive, design-led brand
Build lasting relationships with private discerning clients through personalised styling and made-to-measure service
Develop expertise across ready-to-wear and made-to-measure garments
Work across menswear, shirting, tailoring, footwear and accessories
Opportunity to contribute to brand events, wholesale and marketing activity
Senior responsibility within a growing business
Join a passionate, collaborative team focused on craftsmanship and exceptional client experiences
About the role
You will deliver exceptional client experiences while supporting the Store Manager with sales performance, store operations and team leadership.
You will:
Build and manage long-term relationships with private clients




Deliver personalised styling and wardrobe consultations
Manage made-to-measure shirting, suit, footwear and accessory orders
Coordinate client, factory and production follow-up
Support team performance, coaching and daily store leadership
Manage point-of-sale, stock, merchandising and store administration
Maintain exceptional visual, presentation and cleanliness standards
Monitor buying trends, customer needs and competitor activity
Prepare weekly reports covering sales, financials and client insights
Maintain store rosters and manage staff hours
Support stock planning, ordering and annual sale activity
Contribute to marketing, wholesale, production, administration and events
Propose initiatives to increase sales, traffic and market share
Act as a strong ambassador for the Christian Kimber brand
Exceed monthly sales and profitability targets
About you
This role is for an established fashion professional—not an entry-level retail position.
You must bring:
Recent experience in luxury fashion, premium menswear or designer retail
Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, Senior Sales Associate or Supervisor




Demonstrated success achieving sales targets and commercial outcomes
Solid knowledge of menswear, styling, tailoring and luxury client service
Experience building and managing a repeat private-client portfolio
Confidence selling complete wardrobes and high-value garments
Experience with made-to-measure, tailoring or custom orders is highly regarded
Proven ability to coach, lead and develop retail team members
Strong understanding of stock, POS, merchandising and retail administration
Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-management skills
Strong commercial awareness and confidence interpreting store performance
Excellent organisation, follow-through and attention to detail
Availability to work a retail roster, including weekends and key trading periods
Application requirements
To be considered, please include:
Your current resume
A cover letter outlining your fashion or menswear experience
Your availability to work in the Melbourne CBD store
Applications that do not demonstrate relevant fashion or luxury retail experience may not proceed.
About Christian Kimber
Christian Kimber is an Australian luxury menswear designer known for beautifully crafted garments, considered design and exceptional quality.
Our collections reflect a slow-fashion approach, with careful attention to materials, construction and longevity. We are committed to delivering a world-class retail experience that reflects the quality of our clothing.
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📌 Assistant Manager Luxury Menswear (Melbourne)
🏢 Christian Kimber
📍 Melbourne