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