M.J. Bale is Australia’s foremost gentlemen’s clothier, manufacturing garments of integrity for men of character. We have been built on the pillars of authenticity, integrity, provenance and character and embed this into everything we do from our people through to the products we create, that our customers love.
Job Description
About M.J. Bale
M.J. Bale is opening its first UK store on Jermyn Street, and we’re looking for enthusiastic Sales Associates to help introduce the brand to London.
Founded in Australia in 2009, M.J. Bale creates garments of integrity built on genuine provenance—from Tasmanian wool growers and Italian weavers to Japanese tailors.
Since 2015, we have worked with Kingston, a carbon-positive farm in Tasmania, to create single-source suiting, returning a share of every sale to support the land’s biodiversity. In 2024, M.J. Bale became a certified B Corp. This commitment has helped make us the Official Tailor to the Australian Test cricket team, the Wallabies and the Socceroos, and it underpins more than 80 stores across Australia.
Our Jermyn Street opening marks M.J. Bale’s first move beyond Australia and the first opportunity to bring our approach to tailoring, service and sustainability to London.
About the role
As a Sales Associate, you’ll be part of the founding Jermyn Street team and play an important role in shaping our customers’ first experience of M.J. Bale in the UK.
Working closely with the Store Manager and wider team, you’ll deliver personal and considered service, develop your product and tailoring knowledge, and help create a store that customers want to return to.
Your day will include
Welcoming customers and delivering a personal, considered shopping experience
Understanding each customer’s needs and helping them find the right fit, style and product
Supporting customers with suiting, wardrobe updates and occasion dressing
Building genuine client relationships that encourage repeat business
Working towards individual sales targets and contributing to the store’s overall performance
Developing strong knowledge of M.J. Bale’s products, fabrics, provenance and approach to tailoring
Maintaining a polished, well-presented and customer-ready shop floor
Replenishing stock and assisting with deliveries, transfers and stock management
Supporting visual merchandising and maintaining high presentation standards
Assisting with the day-to-day operations of a newly established store
Working collaboratively and getting involved wherever support is needed
Desired Skills and Experience
Who we’re looking for
You understand that excellent service begins with listening. You enjoy getting to know customers, take pride in presentation and bring a positive, proactive approach to your work.
You will bring
Previous experience in retail, hospitality or another customer-focused environment
An interest in premium menswear, tailoring, styling or luxury retail
Confidence engaging with customers and building rapport
A genuine desire to deliver an outstanding customer experience
Commercial awareness and the motivation to work towards sales targets
Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high presentation standards
A collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team
Reliability, initiative and a hands-on attitude
Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends and peak trading periods
The right to work in the United Kingdom
Experience in premium menswear or tailoring would be highly regarded, but it is not essential. We’re equally interested in people with the right attitude, strong customer instincts and a willingness to learn.
Why join M.J. Bale?
This is a rare opportunity to join the founding team of an Australian tailoring house on Jermyn Street and help establish the brand in a new market.
You won’t simply be joining a store already in motion—you’ll help shape its culture, customer experience and reputation from the beginning.
You’ll receive:
A competitive salary
Individual and team sales incentives
Clothing benefits
Product and tailoring training
Opportunities to develop and grow as M.J. Bale establishes itself in the UK
The chance to work for a certified B Corp that holds how it does business to the same standard as what it sells
If you’re passionate about customers, personal style and being part of something from the beginning, we’d love to hear from you.
M.J. Bale is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
