Maison Margiela Client Advisor

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Location
Italy
└Lombardy
└Milan
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 31, 2026

About Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela is a Paris-based luxury fashion house known for its conceptual, deconstructive approach to design and its contemporary MM6 line. Part of the OTB group, the brand maintains a discreet, artisanal aesthetic across ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and fragrance, and serves an international, style-conscious clientele.

Maison Margiela seeks a Client Advisor in Milan for the MM6 boutique; fluency in English, Russian and Italian required.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as an articulate brand ambassador, delivering a personalised and sophisticated client experience from greeting to sale closure.
  • Identify client needs, present relevant MM6 and Maison Margiela product assortments, and meet individual and store sales targets.
  • Cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships to drive loyalty and repeat business, including clienteling and follow-up.
  • Maintain expert product knowledge of collections, materials and brand heritage to advise clients confidently across categories.
  • Support visual merchandising standards to ensure the boutique reflects the brand's aesthetic and seasonal directives.
  • Collaborate with the store team to ensure smooth operations and a coherent customer journey.
  • Assist with stock and inventory management, ensuring accurate presentation, replenishment and record-keeping.
  • Adhere to company policies, grooming and service standards to uphold a refined boutique environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Client Advisor or Sales Associate, ideally within the luxury fashion sector.
  • Demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets and executing cross-selling strategies across product categories.
  • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; poised and professional manner suited to high-end clientele.
  • Ability to build rapport with diverse international clients and manage long-term client relationships.
  • Fluent in English, Russian and Italian (mandatory).

Skills

Client engagement Luxury retail sales Cross-selling Product knowledge (ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear) Visual merchandising Inventory and stock management Clienteling and relationship management Excellent verbal communication

Experience

Experienced Client Advisor with prior boutique or luxury retail experience; a background in ready-to-wear and demonstrated commercial performance is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in fashion, retail or a related discipline is advantageous.

Workplace

The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

Culture

The Maison Margiela workplace values creativity, meticulous craftsmanship and a measured, avant-garde aesthetic. The brand’s boutiques foster a refined, detail-driven environment where discretion, teamwork and client-centric service are paramount.

About Cerulean

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