Max Mara Sales Assistant
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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 seeks Sales Assistant in Bergamo, Italy. Full-time, fixed-term retail position with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service with empathy and engagement to clients of diverse nationalities
- Execute sales transactions with attention to styling guidance and product knowledge
- Proactively engage customers and build relationships through consultative selling
- Achieve individual and team sales targets with results-oriented focus
- Maintain store presentation and operational standards
- Collaborate on retail-focused projects and initiatives within the organization
Qualifications
- Proactive, energetic approach with passion for fashion and commitment to teamwork
- Strong styling aptitude and meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated results orientation and commercial awareness
- Digital-ready mindset with comfort navigating technology
- Empathetic communication skills with ability to engage customers meaningfully
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Prior retail experience or direct customer-facing roles (3 years required in apparel retail)
Skills
Experience
3 years of sales experience in the apparel/fashion retail sector, with demonstrated success in customer-facing environments.
Education
No specific formal education requirement specified; strong practical retail knowledge preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy — conveniently close to Milan.
Benefits
Seasonal employee uniform, employee discount, meal vouchers (buoni pasto), professional development support, bonus structure including annual bonus, 13th and 14th month payments.
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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