- Location
- Reggio Emilia Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €28,000–35,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
About Max Mara Fashion Group
Founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Max Mara Fashion Group is a family-owned fashion group distinguished by its tailoring expertise, industrial innovation and enduring vision of modern womenswear. Its portfolio includes Max Mara, Sportmax, Weekend Max Mara and Marella, each with a distinct identity. As an employer, the Group brings together creative, technical and commercial expertise across design, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions. Its international presence offers a professional environment where Italian heritage meets diverse markets, appealing to talent drawn to quality, precision and the evolution of a long-established fashion business.
The Regional Property Management Specialist supports and develops Max Mara Fashion Group’s directly operated store network in Italy and Europe. The role covers retail site scouting, feasibility plans, lease negotiations, stakeholder relationships and alignment of network development with operational needs; annual gross salary is €28,000–€35,000, defined according to skills, experience, qualifications and gender-neutral internal equity criteria.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct commercial market scouting to identify strategic retail locations on high streets in major European city centres, in line with Group strategic guidelines.
- Develop, maintain and manage ongoing relationships with real estate brokers, landlords and external partners.
- Prepare feasibility business plans and store profit-and-loss projections with Retail Management and Management Control, ensuring financial sustainability and compliance with rent ratios.
- Present new-opening proposals to corporate governance bodies and shareholders for final approval.
- Manage commercial lease discussions and negotiations directly in Italy, with support from external legal advisers, and in European markets in collaboration with the in-house Legal department and local counsel.
- Work closely with European Country Managers and Area Managers to align retail network development with operational needs.
- Manage day-to-day tasks, lease renewals and commercial negotiations efficiently and fairly, within tight timelines.
- Promote role-based learning through proactive, team-based and cross-functional activities.
- Promote and develop the use of negotiation and financial analysis skills in process management and in relationships with the internal and external stakeholders involved in the business.
- Adopt meaningful behaviours and promote operational and cultural initiatives for sustainable development, understood as interconnected practices focused on the environment, business processes and the organisational community.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance or a related discipline.
- 2–4 years of experience in real estate, property management, audit (e.g. Big Four), consulting or retail network development in fashion/luxury, large-scale distribution or direct retail.
- Strong numerical aptitude, ability to read and analyse store profit-and-loss statements, and understanding of commercial lease agreements.
- Excellent English, at least high B2 level; a second European language, French or German, is a significant advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, integrity, loyalty, discretion and willingness to travel.
Skills
Experience
2–4 years in real estate, property management, audit (e.g. Big Four), consulting or retail network development in fashion/luxury, large-scale distribution or direct retail.
Education
Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 28,000 to EUR 35,000 per annum.
Culture
Max Mara Fashion Group’s workplace culture is shaped by its Italian tailoring heritage, family-owned identity and enduring commitment to quality. Across its portfolio of brands, its professional environment brings together creative and technical expertise, balancing meticulous attention to detail with the demands of an international fashion business.
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