- Location
- Casalecchio di Reno Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 30, 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.
Max Mara Fashion Group seeks a Sales Assistant to join the Pennyblack retail team in Bologna Casalecchio. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong customer orientation, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit, with proven retail experience and fluent English. The role involves driving sales targets, styling guidance, and delivering an engaging shopping experience to an international clientele within a dynamic fashion environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive sales performance and achieve revenue targets through proactive customer engagement
- Provide personalized styling advice and product knowledge to enhance the customer experience
- Build genuine client relationships through empathetic and inclusive interaction across diverse nationalities
- Participate in in-store merchandising and retail project management initiatives
- Contribute to a collaborative, fashion-focused retail team environment
- Maintain impeccable attention to detail in styling and presentation standards
Qualifications
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Demonstrated prior retail experience with direct customer-facing responsibilities
- Passion for fashion and styling with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong results-orientation and ability to achieve sales objectives
- Proficiency in digital tools and willingness to embrace technology
- Proven ability to build rapport and engage customers with empathy
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience with direct customer contact in a sales-focused environment
Workplace
The role is situated in Casalecchio di Reno, Emilia-Romagna, Italy — conveniently close to Bologna.
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Benefits
Seasonal uniform, meal vouchers (for shifts of at least 6 hours), corporate welfare package
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.
About Cerulean
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