Careers

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Positions

CASUAL SALES CONSULTANT - VIC.

As a Casual Design Consultant at Ellison Studios, you will be the welcoming face of our Showroom on Saturdays. Working from 9:15am–4:45pm, you will provide a warm, knowledgeable and design-led experience for every visitor.

You'll assist customers with product enquiries, guide them through our collections, offer design advice, and ensure the showroom is presented to the highest standard. This is a customer-facing role focused on delivering exceptional service and creating a memorable showroom experience.

This role is suited to someone who thrives in a design-led environment, values attention to detail, and takes pride in creating an elevated customer experience. As the sole team member in the showroom on Saturdays, you'll be confident working independently, taking initiative, and representing the Ellison Studios brand with professionalism.

Additional hours may be available on an ad hoc basis for training, events and showroom support.

Job Type
Casual – Saturdays, 9:15am–4:45pm

Location
Melbourne Showroom – 1/249 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181

Main duties & Responsibilities

Welcome both Retail and Trade customers into the showroom and create an inviting, premium experience.
Assist visitors with product enquiries, finishes, sizing and styling advice.
Confidently guide customers through the Ellison Studios range, maintaining excellent product knowledge across the collection.
Answer general showroom enquiries and direct more complex trade or sales enquiries to the appropriate team member.
Ensure the showroom is clean, well-presented and maintained throughout the day.
Assist with light showroom tasks including restyling displays and replenishing samples as required.
Accurately process sales through POS and support order management across systems.
Represent the Ellison Studios brand with professionalism and enthusiasm at all times.

Skills & Experience

2+ years experience in an interiors or furniture retail showroom.
Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
Comfortable using POS systems, CRM platforms, and e-commerce tools (e.g. Shopify, NetSuite or similar).
Passion for interiors, furniture and design.
A friendly, confident and professional manner.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Comfortable engaging with customers and providing a high level of service.

Company

As a company, Ellison Studios is growing rapidly and requires energetic and enthusiastic staff to be somewhat agile. The above is a comprehensive, but not exhaustive, description of requirements and expectations that may evolve over time based on business needs.

You will receive multiple employee benefits by way of a substantial financial year product allowance, with flexible working arrangements that allow you to work remotely as negotiated and other workplace benefits.

Ellison Studios is a rapidly growing furniture, homewares and design studio leading the accessible premium furniture and home market internationally. Good vibes and good playlist recommendations are mandatory!

Please send your CV to: careers@ellisonstudios.com

SHOWROOM & ACCOUNT MANAGER - VIC.

As the Showroom & Account Manager for VIC/SA/TAS, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day performance of the Melbourne showroom and delivering sales growth across both trade and retail customers. This is a full-time role, working Tuesday to Saturday, ensuring the showroom is optimally resourced. The role has a strong trade account management focus while remaining accountable for the experience and commercial performance of every customer engaging with the showroom.

You will manage and grow a portfolio of trade accounts, build long-term relationships with interior designers, architects and design professionals, and proactively identify new opportunities that strengthen the trade network. At the same time, you will ensure retail customers receive an exceptional, highly personalised showroom experience from initial enquiry through to purchase and after-sales support.

The role combines showroom leadership, retail sales, trade account management, business development and operational excellence. It is ideal for someone who can balance proactive commercial relationship management with a premium customer experience for individual retail clients, while coaching and supporting the showroom team to perform at a consistently high standard.

Job Type
Full time, Tuesday to Saturday

Location
Melbourne Showroom – 1/249 Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181

Reports to
National Sales Manager

Main duties & Responsibilities

Showroom Leadership

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Melbourne showroom.
Ensure every customer interaction reflects Ellison Studios' premium brand experience.
Coach, mentor and support the showroom team to deliver exceptional customer service.
Manage showroom rostering, daily priorities and team performance.
Maintain visual merchandising and showroom presentation to the highest standard.
Ensure product displays, samples and marketing collateral remain current and well presented.
Support onboarding and ongoing product training for showroom staff.

Account Management

Manage a portfolio of existing trade and retail accounts.
Develop trusted relationships with designers, architects and property professionals.
Conduct regular account reviews and identify opportunities to increase spend across categories.
Deliver proactive client communication including product launches, project follow-ups and specification support.
Maintain accurate CRM records and account activity.
Coordinate quotations, order management and after-sales service with internal teams.

Business Development

Identify and convert new trade opportunities.
Conduct showroom appointments with prospective clients.
Build relationships with design studios, developers and boutique commercial clients.
Attend networking events and industry functions.
Generate referrals through existing client relationships.
Contribute to achieving state trade sales objectives.

Sales Performance

Achieve monthly sales targets across retail and trade.
Increase average order value through cross-category selling.
Drive repeat business through outstanding client service.
Monitor sales pipeline and conversion rates.
Contribute to weekly and monthly sales & activity reporting.

Team Leadership

Provide daily guidance, coaching and direction to showroom consultants.
Manage and conduct regular one-on-one check-ins with casual team members.
Support casual team members with performance, development and day-to-day priorities.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of showroom team members.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Share product knowledge and sales best practice across the showroom team.

Operations

Maintain Gorgias + Calendly system set ups in line with business changes and needs.
Work closely with Operations, Customer Experience and Logistics teams.
Ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
Support inventory management and showroom stock.
Maintain CRM accuracy and reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve showroom processes and customer experience.