- Location
- Reggio Emilia Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- 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.
The Visual Merchandiser executes and maintains brand image standards at retail outlets through the creation and installation of shop window and floor displays aligned with company guidelines. This role involves supervising assigned sales points for compliance with visual standards, providing on-site and remote oversight, and training store personnel on visual merchandising techniques and implementation strategies.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute shop window rotations and floor merchandising displays in accordance with brand guidelines and commercial objectives
- Supervise and monitor assigned retail locations to ensure consistent adherence to brand image standards
- Provide on-site and remote support to store personnel regarding visual merchandising execution and compliance
- Develop and deliver training programs to store staff on visual merchandising design principles and implementation techniques
- Monitor sales trends and gather structured feedback to inform and refine visual merchandising strategy
- Ensure timely completion of planned visual merchandising activities across the assigned retail network
- Leverage digital technologies to enhance process management and stakeholder communication
- Champion sustainability initiatives and responsible business practices within visual merchandising operations
Qualifications
- Ability to support the manager in executing retail strategy through operational visual merchandising activities
- Proficiency in creating window displays and merchandising layouts aligned with brand guidelines and commercial requirements
- Capability to develop and deliver training on visual merchandising techniques and underlying design logic
- Aptitude for monitoring sales performance and evaluating visual merchandising effectiveness
- Skill in gathering and reporting market feedback to management on retail network needs
- Commitment to professional development through proactive engagement, teamwork, and digital innovation
- Understanding of sustainable business practices and environmental responsibility in retail operations
Skills
Experience
Entry-level professionals with foundational knowledge of retail operations and visual merchandising principles; candidates may possess academic background in fashion, retail management, or marketing with hands-on experience in retail environments or internship placements.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in Fashion, Retail Management, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, or related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy — conveniently close to Milan.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
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