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

Strong 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

Solid 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.

How to apply

If you have proven experience in luxury fashion, premium menswear or luxury retail and are ready to take on a senior client-facing role, submit your application for consideration.

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📌 Luxury Menswear Assistant Manager – Client Experience (Melbourne)
🏢 Christian Kimber
📍 Melbourne