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About Max Mara
Founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Max Mara is an Italian luxury house distinguished by its refined tailoring, celebrated coats and modern approach to womenswear. Combining sartorial tradition with industrial expertise, the family-owned brand has built an international presence rooted in quality, functionality and enduring elegance. As an employer, Max Mara brings together creative, technical and commercial disciplines, with career paths spanning design, product development, retail and corporate functions. Its distinctive heritage and global reach offer a professional setting where attention to detail, an understanding of contemporary women’s lives and a consistent expression of brand identity are central.
Max Mara Fashion Group seeks a dynamic, goal-oriented Assistant Store Manager for its Florence flagship store. The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing sales while maintaining brand standards through leadership, motivation, and development of floor staff. This role requires several years of experience in assistant store management within structured retail fashion or luxury environments, combined with strong commercial acumen and team management capabilities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure attainment of qualitative and quantitative sales objectives established by the Store Manager
- Drive store productivity targets and implement effective resource allocation strategies to meet customer and market demands
- Lead, motivate, and develop floor team members in collaboration with management staff to optimize performance
- Promote and implement digital technologies within retail operations to enhance customer interactions and internal processes
- Oversee store operations in adherence to Max Mara Fashion Group standards and guidelines
Qualifications
- Proven experience in assistant store management or equivalent leadership role within luxury fashion retail
- Demonstrated expertise in personnel management within the apparel industry
- Strong leadership and team motivation capabilities
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Experience in customer-facing retail sales environments
- Passion for fashion and styling with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work weekends, shifts, and holidays
Skills
Experience
Multiple years of assistant store manager experience in structured fashion or luxury retail environments with demonstrated success in team leadership, sales achievement, and operational excellence.
Education
Secondary education minimum; further qualifications in retail management, fashion, or business administration are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
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Benefits
Staff discount, meal vouchers (buoni pasto), seasonal uniform provided, professional development support, annual bonus (tredicesima and quattordicesima), performance-based bonus.
Culture
Max Mara’s workplace culture is shaped by its Italian tailoring heritage, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, precision and timeless design. Its professional environment brings creative vision and technical expertise together around a shared commitment to quality and the evolving needs of modern women.
About Cerulean
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