ADMIN & SALES/PRODUCTION MANAGER (Maternity Leave Cover)

ADMIN & SALES/PRODUCTION MANAGER (Maternity Leave Cover)

Applications Close: 10th March 2025

KEY DETAILS:

Contract Length: 10 Months [Includes 1 Month Training & Crossover]

Location: Currumbin Valley Studio

Start Date: 14th April 2025

Hours: Part-Time Contract, 3 Days a Week

 

ABOUT RIBS & DUST AND THE ROLE: 
Ribs & Dust is seeking a Logistics & Sales whiz to join our fun and vibrant team! You’ll work from our studio in Currumbin Valley alongside our talented team of jewellers. Founded by Simon and Jade Goodburn, Ribs & Dust has quickly grown into an internationally celebrated brand known for its exceptional craftsmanship. Our pieces are designed and hand-crafted entirely in-house. As part of a small, close-knit team, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our operations, production flow, and customer experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing brand in a supportive environment where passion, creativity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. 

 

YOUR ROLE: 
As the Admin & Sales/Production Manager, you will oversee a range of tasks that keep the studio running smoothly and ensure our clients receive an outstanding experience. Your responsibilities will include:

Customer Service & Sales: Be the main point of contact for all client communications through email, phone, social media, and live chat. Your focus will be on providing exceptional service, nurturing leads, and converting them into sales while staying true to the R&D brand and ethos.

Production Schedule Management: Take charge of managing the production schedule, coordinating orders, and collaborating with our jewellers to ensure deadlines are met and stock levels are maintained.

Quality Control, Packing & Dispatch: Play a key role in ensuring the quality control of each order and oversee the packaging and dispatch process, working with domestic and international shipping carriers.

Diary Management: Coordinate and manage online and in-person design appointments with clients and our head jeweller. 

Studio Logistics & Operations: Streamline processes to optimize efficiency across all areas—production, sales, customer experience, and administrative tasks. You will also manage general studio supplies, packaging and dispatch stock, etc.

 

KEY SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
To thrive in this role, you should possess:

Proven Admin Experience: A love for systems, spreadsheets, and organization is a must!

Production Management Experience: Previous experience in this area is a plus.

Sales Acumen: Strong sales skills are an advantage.

Attention to Detail: A commitment to going above and beyond for our customers, team, and external vendors.

Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and colleagues.

Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with Shopify, Google Workspace, Excel, and other common tools.

Creative Flow: Experience working in a creative environment and balancing that with structured management is highly valued.

Team Player: You enjoy collaborating and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture.

Passion for Jewellery: A love for or interest in the jewellery industry, especially bespoke creations, is a big plus.

Other: A valid driver’s license is required.

 

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE:

Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with additional perks.

Incredible Team Environment: Join a vibrant and dynamic workplace where creativity thrives and passion is encouraged. Did we mention that our studio is set amidst stunning nature, with horses and beautiful valley trees as your neighbours?!

Exclusive R&D Perks: We believe in fostering a rewarding and affirming workplace - this includes daily lunches (often home-cooked meals or takeaway), a well-stocked fridge with snacks and drinks, fun team rewards, and generous staff discounts on our jewellery pieces.

 

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via SEEK with a Resume and a Cover Letter answering the below questions:

Why are you the perfect fit for this role?

What excites you most about working at Ribs & Dust?

If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would it be and why?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you!