At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant boutique, inspire the team, and create unforgettable styling experiences.
- Company: StyleColab, a trendy boutique redefining preloved fashion in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous discounts, fast-track career growth, and a supportive team.
- Other info: Full training provided; perfect for fashion lovers eager to grow.
- Why this job: Join a passionate community and make an impact in sustainable fashion.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail management or a strong desire to step up.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 $ per year.
At StyleColab, we believe great fashion deserves more than one chapter. We're rewriting the experience of preloved fashion by celebrating style, sustainability and community. Located on vibrant Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, our boutique offers a fresh, modern way to shop and sell women’s preloved designer fashion. We collaborate with Melbourne’s leading style icons, curate elevated collections, and create a destination where standout pieces find their next home. If you’re obsessed with styling, love connecting with people, thrive in a high‑vibe boutique environment and want to be part of Melbourne’s circular fashion movement — this role was made for you.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
- Competitive salary + attractive benefits
- Generous staff discounts across designer and premium preloved collections
- Fast‑track career progression within a growing brand
- A supportive, passionate, fashion‑loving team
- A chance to shape a boutique that is redefining how women shop and engage with preloved fashion
- A creative environment where styling, storytelling and customer connection come to life
THE ROLE
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is equal parts style expert, sales driver and customer experience champion. You will be the face of our Hawthorn boutique — leading the in‑store team, elevating the styling experience, driving strong sales results, and ensuring our consignors and customers feel inspired, supported and beautifully looked after. If you love fashion, thrive in a fast‑paced environment and get energy from people — you will flourish here.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Lead & Inspire
- Be the day‑to‑day leader of the boutique and in‑store team
- Create an uplifting, warm atmosphere that customers want to return to
- Mentor and train team members to elevate styling, sales skills and customer care
- Deliver high‑touch styling experiences that delight customers
- Confidently drive sales and exceed store targets
- Build strong relationships with consignors, ensuring seamless communication and premium service
- Oversee daily operations, opening and closing procedures, and administration
- Maintain impeccable visual merchandising and presentation standards
- Execute marketing, social media and promotional activities alongside the founder
Brand & Community Building
- Bring the StyleColab brand to life through styling, storytelling and customer engagement
- Support boutique events, campaigns and collaborations
- Contribute ideas and insights to evolve and elevate the business
Performance & Reporting
- Monitor KPIs and provide weekly insights to support growth
- Identify opportunities to improve sales, customer experience and operational flow
WHO YOU ARE
- A natural stylist with elevated personal presentation
- Warm, confident and magnetic — you love connecting with people
- A strong retailer: either a current Store Manager OR a confident Assistant Manager ready to step up
- Passionate about sales performance and achieving targets
- Organised, proactive and solutions‑focused
- Knowledgeable about Australian and international designers
- A champion of sustainable fashion and the circular economy
- Excited to grow with a brand that’s expanding and evolving
- Able to work independently and collaboratively
- Preloved fashion experience is not essential — a passion for style, quality and customer service is.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
You’ll receive full training on:
- Preloved authentication and labelling
- Systems, operations and boutique workflows
- StyleColab brand values and customer experience framework
We set you up for success from day one. If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to excel, please apply with your cover letter and resume.
Sales & Styling Specialist / Boutique Manager employer: StyleColab Preloved
At StyleColab, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions creativity, sustainability, and community engagement. Located in the vibrant heart of Hawthorn, our boutique offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive as a Sales & Styling Specialist / Boutique Manager, with competitive salaries, generous staff discounts, and fast-tracked career progression. Join a passionate team dedicated to redefining preloved fashion while enjoying opportunities for personal growth and making meaningful connections with customers and consignors alike.
