London
Retail, Wholesale
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
26/06/2025
17/07/2025
Showroom Manager - Maternity Cover
Central London
£40,000 + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and personable Showroom Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a flagship central London showroom. This is an initial 9 month maternity cover contract, ideal for someone with a background in retail or hospitality, who thrives in a client-facing, detail-focused environment.
Our client operates a high-profile showroom used to host events, product demonstrations and customer appointments within the professional catering and hospitality industry. You'll be the face of the space - ensuring everything runs smoothly, looks exceptional, and delivers a five-star experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily management of the showroom, including presentation, cleanliness, and maintenance
* Host client meetings and support the wider commercial team during events and demonstrations
* Manage bookings and ensure a smooth experience for visiting customers and stakeholders
* Coordinate deliveries, samples, supplies and supplier relationships
* Take ownership of health & safety, first aid, and security protocols as keyholder
* Collaborate with marketing, purchasing and sales teams to support wider initiatives
* Ensure all activities stay within agreed budgets
What We're Looking For
* Experience in retail, hospitality, events or customer-facing roles
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - warm, confident and engaging
* Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
* Physically able to manage stock/sample movement and showroom presentation
* A genuine interest in hospitality, food, and drink
* Strong IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office
* Able to commute to central London daily
The Offer
* £40,000 annual salary
* Benefits package
* Dynamic, high-end working environment
* A chance to work with a passionate and collaborative team
* Opportunity to make a visible impact during a key period of coverage
To apply confidentially, please contact Rowan Kimmins at Cast UK:
Cast UK is a specialist recruiter in sales, operations, and commercial leadership roles across the UK. We operate with discretion and integrity to help you find the right opportunity for your next move.