Max Mara Assistant Store Manager
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Max Mara Fashion Group hiring Assistant Store Manager in Florence. Full-time, fixed-term contract. Lead retail operations and sales team.
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.
Benefits
Staff discount, meal vouchers (buoni pasto), seasonal uniform provided, professional development support, annual bonus (tredicesima and quattordicesima), performance-based bonus.
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