Max Mara Sales Advisor
- 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 seeks Sales Assistant in Taormina, Sicily. Entry-level retail role in luxury fashion with training, employee benefits, and growth potential.
Role & Responsibilities
- Engage with customers of diverse nationalities with empathy and charisma, providing personalized styling guidance and product knowledge
- Drive sales performance and achievement of individual and team targets through consultative selling
- Maintain store presentation standards and visual merchandising excellence
- Participate in digital initiatives and leverage tools to enhance the customer experience
- Collaborate with the store team on retail projects and operational excellence
- Develop expert product knowledge across Max Mara's seasonal collections
Qualifications
- Fluent English language proficiency
- Prior retail or customer-facing experience
- Passion for fashion and styling with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities
- Results-oriented mindset with demonstrated ability to meet sales objectives
- Digital literacy and comfort with contemporary retail technologies
- Availability for shift work, weekend, and holiday scheduling
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in retail or direct customer service is required. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach to working within a fashion-focused team environment.
Education
No specific formal educational qualifications are mandated; however, secondary education is expected.
Workplace
This position is based in Taormina, Sicily, Italy, within easy reach of Messina.
Benefits
Seasonal uniform provision, employee discount, restaurant vouchers (ticket restaurant), corporate welfare benefits.
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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