Max Mara Sales Associate
- Location
- Udine Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-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 Fashion Group hiring Sales Associate in Udine, Italy. Entry-level retail role with full-time hours, training, and career growth opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver consultative, empathetic customer service to an international clientele across multiple languages
- Build compelling product narratives and provide personalized styling recommendations aligned with customer needs
- Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets through proactive engagement and relationship-building
- Contribute to visual merchandising standards and maintain an organized retail environment reflecting brand excellence
- Participate in ongoing product training and digital initiatives to enhance sales capability and customer experience
Qualifications
- Proficiency in English language (required)
- Prior retail or customer-facing experience
- Demonstrated passion for fashion and styling aesthetics
- Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence
- Comfort with digital tools and omnichannel retail practices
- Availability for weekend, holiday, and shift-based scheduling
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in retail environments or direct customer service roles is required. Candidates with fashion retail background or luxury brand exposure are preferred.
Education
Secondary education or equivalent; specific fashion qualification not required but fashion studies or retail certifications valued.
Workplace
The role is situated in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
Benefits
Seasonal employee uniform, employee discount, meal vouchers, corporate welfare programme
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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