Max Mara Fashion Group Sales Assistant
- Location
- Parma Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 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.
Marella is seeking a Sales Assistant for its Parma store to serve as a Brand Ambassador, deliver an authentic customer experience, manage visual merchandising, and support sales and replenishment. The role is part-time on a fixed-term contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as a Brand Ambassador in store, embodying Marella’s service style and managing customer relationships to create a unique, authentic shopping experience.
- Manage the store’s visual merchandising in line with company and store guidelines.
- Support sales and merchandise replenishment in line with company and store guidelines.
Qualifications
- Natural warmth and courtesy.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Results-driven, with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Previous visual merchandising experience.
- Passion for styling and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of English.
- Readiness to use digital tools.
- Motivation to develop sales skills through a highly formative learning path.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Benefits
In-store and online learning to develop sales and product skills; opportunities for growth at Marella; a dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to retail projects; seasonal uniform; employee discount; meal vouchers.
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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