- Location
- Bologna Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 2, 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 Sales Assistant joins the team at Pennyblack’s new Bologna Casalecchio store, engaging customers and contributing to sales targets and retail projects. The role is part-time, 24–30 hours, under an initial fixed-term contract governed by the Federdistribuzione collective agreement, 4th level, with 14 monthly payments; weekend, holiday and shift availability is required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support customers in the Pennyblack store in Bologna Casalecchio.
- Contribute to the achievement of sales targets.
- Engage customers empathetically and create an engaging customer experience.
- Collaborate on the management of retail projects.
Qualifications
- Previous customer-facing retail experience.
- Knowledge of English is required.
- Proactive, energetic and comfortable working in a collaborative team passionate about fashion.
- Passion for styling and attention to detail.
- Results-oriented.
- Digital aptitude.
- Empathy and the ability to engage customers.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in customer-facing retail.
Workplace
The role is situated in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
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Benefits
Seasonal uniform; meal vouchers for shifts of at least 6 hours; company welfare benefits; in-store and online learning to develop sales and product skills; opportunities for growth within Max Mara Fashion Group.
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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