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Cullen

Direct-to-consumer ethical lab-grown jewellery

Showroom Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Austin, TX, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience in a people management role with a retail store, ideally within the jewellery or luxury retail environment.
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in managing booking portals and rostering systems, and the ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently.
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach to developing innovative ideas and solutions to challenges encountered by the team.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and participate in client appointments and communications, both in-store and online, ensuring exceptional experiences and following all relevant processes.
  • Coordinate and conduct after-care services, such as resizing, repairs, and warranty claims, with accuracy, fast turnaround times, high client satisfaction, and resolution.
  • Ensure key sales and communication metrics are met by the manager and team without compromising client experience.
  • Learn sales practices, product details, and company processes, and provide insight and feedback for the ongoing development of sales techniques, processes, and practices.
  • Promote and advocate for the company's commitment to ethical practices, community initiatives, and company values.
  • Facilitate rostering, workforce planning, and the development of team members.
  • Maintain a healthy, safe, and supportive workplace while adhering to company procedures and standards.
  • Own the presentation of the showroom and its stock, maintain high standards, and accurately track stock levels.
  • Complete relevant administration, record keeping, financial administration, and other tasks required for the role.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a jewellery or luxury retail environment.

About the company

Cullen Jewellery makes fine jewellery in Melbourne using ethically sourced lab-grown gemstones such as diamonds, moissanite, and sapphires. Customers order through a direct-to-consumer model online, with bespoke, made-to-order pieces and personal support via virtual appointments and physical showrooms; stones are carbon-neutral and certified by IGI and GIA. The brand differentiates itself with clear sourcing, ethical practices, and social responsibility, plus a hybrid online-offline approach that serves a global market. Its goal is to disrupt traditional jewellery by delivering affordable, high-quality, ethically sourced pieces at scale while expanding its international footprint and continuing its social initiatives.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Cullen listed San Diego and Manchester openings in 2026, proving international showroom expansion.
  • Its site showed new 2026 styles, including colored gemstones and carbon-neutral lab-grown stones.
  • CNBC reported 2026 consumer demand for lab-grown diamonds stayed strong despite falling prices.

What critics are saying

  • JCK reported 2026 lab-grown wholesale prices down 96% since 2018, crushing margins.
  • New York and Vancouver openings in 2027 add fixed costs before demand is proven.
  • Brilliant Earth and countless online rivals commoditize Cullen’s ethical-diamond story; margin warfare is existential.

What makes Cullen unique

  • Cullen sells only lab-grown stones, including diamonds, sapphires, and moissanite, since 2018.
  • Its appointment-only showrooms span Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK, and the US.
  • Cullen’s model pairs made-to-order customization with online sales and private consultations.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Discounts