ABOUT MAX MARA FASHION GROUP

Max Mara Fashion Group is recognised throughout the world as the precursor of modern pret-à-porter fashion. The Company was founded in 1951 with the aim of offering “haute de gamme” feminine clothing, produced according to excellent industrial processes. Passion, commitment and tradition have created a unique fashion style.

Job Description: Showroom Assistant – London – Temporary 6 month Contract

We are currently seeking a full time Showroom Assistant for the MaxMara wholesale showroom team at our London head office, with an immediate start.

Main Responsibilities:

Supporting In-Market Activities:

• Setting up the showrooms for campaign alongside the Sales / VM team
• Assisting sales managers and the retail team in reviewing key account sell-through reports.
• Support sales managers with clients’ orders during the campaign such as tracking changes on buy sheets, entering provisional orders + any extra related activities.
• Assisting showroom manager with sample inventory, showroom set up/pack down, press requests, etc.
• Assisting in appointments where required with SM’s – writing up orders, resetting the standards after appointments, ensuring the diary is adhered to.
• Purchase Order checking throughout the campaign alongside the logistics team.
• Offer refreshments and manage hospitality needs during client visits, meetings, and events.

Supporting Out of Market Activities:

• Supporting showroom manager with staff training / press day / sample management and any on-going projects such as events / research projects etc.
• Manage key account samples, photoshoot samples / press requests alongside the showroom manager.
• Support on store visits with VM store visits / pop up’s etc. (Can be scheduled weekly).
• Prepare & distribute seasonal GWP / gifting to clients with the VM team.
• Front-of-House Duties: Greeting guests and handling phone inquiries.
• Ensuring showroom standards are maintained consistently

Key Technical Skills:

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Advanced use of Excel and effective use of Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Good interpersonal skills, with strong ability to successfully interact with all stakeholders, at all levels.

Key Behavioural Skills:

• Highly organised – able to prioritise, plan and manage a demanding and ever-changing workload
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Dedicated team player and comfortable working on their own
• Self-initiated, resourceful, proactive and resilient problem solving mindset
• Adept at learning and developing new skills
• Friendly and approachable
• Attention to Detail
• Multitasking Abilities
• Able to manage own time according to task priority levels
• Any previous customer-facing experience is appreciated - Retail or hospitality

Benefits for all staff include:

Daily Lunch allowance £13 per day using Deliveroo

Salary: National Minimum Wage