Retail Buyer
About the job
- Analyze sell-in and sell-out data by brand, collection, category, model, and product class to support assortment definition.
- Keep current with weekly sell-out data throughout the season, organized by brand, collection, category, model, and product class, and share it with the Buying Manager.
- Manage structured reports on purchased product performance at relevant sales points, including needs and replenishments.
- Know the collections in detail.
- Know the reference market and its competition in depth.
- Promote role-related learning through proactive team and digital activities aimed at innovation and improving effectiveness and efficiency.
- Promote, adopt, and develop digital technologies within the function for process management and relations with internal and external business interlocutors.
- Adopt significant behaviors and promote operational and cultural actions for sustainable development, including care for the environment, business processes, and the organizational community.
- Participate in implementing product learning projects and help transfer learning to store staff consistently and effectively with respect to the distinctive features of the reference collection.
- Maintain regular communication with the relevant channel to collect commercial feedback on the collection.
- Purchase products for assigned stores and brands or collections.
- Ensure adequate product supply in the store.
- Collect feedback from stores about collections.
- Support the Buying Manager in developing in-season analyses to maximize activity and improve store efficiency.
- Complete other purchase-related tasks assigned by the Buying Manager.
About the company
Max Mara Fashion Group designs, manufactures, and sells luxury ready-to-wear clothing through its in-house brands, including Max Mara, Sportmax, Marella, and Marina Rinaldi. Its vertically integrated model controls design, production, and distribution to ensure craftsmanship across collections, with products sold via physical stores and e-commerce worldwide. The breadth of its brand portfolio and a longstanding Italian heritage differentiate it from peers by offering diverse yet consistently elegant options with strong customer service. Its goal is to maintain and grow its luxury reputation by balancing traditional craftsmanship with customer-focused retail across many countries.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy
Founded
1951
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Max Mara Le Parfum launched August 2026 across 50-plus markets, widening revenue streams.
- 2026 Milan flagship reopening and Taormina expansion signal continued store investment.
- Max&Co.'s September 2026 campaign and FW26 collections show active brand refresh momentum.
What critics are saying
- San Maurizio workers' 2025 strike and 2026 negotiations expose unresolved labor tensions.
- Piecework-pay allegations threaten brand trust, especially if inspectors confirm contract violations.
- Dependence on fashion's timeless-core positioning risks stagnation if younger buyers skip Max Mara.
What makes Max Mara Fashion Group unique
- 1951 heritage and Italian craftsmanship still anchor Max Mara's luxury positioning.
- Piazza del Liberty flagship and Eva Jospin's Microclima reinforce architectural retail theatre.
- Shiseido's 2024 long-term license extends Max Mara into global fragrance distribution.
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Benefits
- Meal Benefits
- Training Programs