Max Mara Fashion Group Sales Associate

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
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.

Marella seeks part-time Sales Associate for Assago store (Milan). Fashion retail experience, customer focus, and English required.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Act as a brand ambassador in-store, embodying Marella's service philosophy and style values
  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and deliver personalized styling guidance and product recommendations
  • Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets through consultative selling techniques
  • Manage stock replenishment, merchandise rotation, and visual presentation according to brand and store guidelines
  • Support visual merchandising initiatives and special promotional installations
  • Maintain a welcoming store environment and handle point-of-sale transactions accurately
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver seamless service and operational excellence

Qualifications

  • Proven prior experience in fashion or apparel retail
  • Strong customer service orientation with natural charisma and courtesy
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets consistently
  • Proficiency with digital tools and retail systems
  • Passion for styling and meticulous attention to detail
  • Team collaboration skills and positive work attitude
  • English language proficiency

Skills

Customer engagement and consultative selling Visual merchandising and store presentation Retail point-of-sale systems Product knowledge and styling Inventory management and stock handling Digital tool proficiency Time management and multi-tasking

Experience

Previous experience in fashion retail is required; candidates should demonstrate a track record of customer-centric service delivery and sales achievement in a similar environment.

Education

Secondary education required; fashion or retail certification is advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Assago, Lombardy, Italy, within easy reach of Milan.

Benefits

In-store and online sales training and product education; career progression opportunities within Marella; access to dynamic retail project collaboration; fixed-term contract; seasonal uniform; employee discount; meal vouchers (ticket restaurant).

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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Max Mara Fashion Group

Max Mara Fashion Group Sales Associate

Assago, Italy

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