Interior Design Assistant

360 Talent; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

360 Talent is recruiting an Interior Specialist for a prestigious Italian luxury Maison in Milan Brera. You will combine interior design expertise with consultative sales, managing client relationships and developing new business while delivering tailored interior solutions to an international clientele.

The role emphasizes high-end service, premium product knowledge, and collaboration with designers and professionals to grow showroom business in a luxury retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury interiors or premium retail environments.
• Proven sales track record with targets.
• Experience managing relationships with international clients.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Ability to manage clienteling and business development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised service to local and international luxury clients.
• Provide expert product knowledge across home collections.
• Understand client needs and propose tailored interior solutions.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Manage the full customer journey from consultation to purchase and after-sales follow-up.
• Build relationships with VIP clients and professionals.

Skills

Interior design

Consultative selling

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Job description

Interior Specialist – Luxury Maison

Location: Milan, Brera, Italy

Salary: €41,000 gross annually + Commission + Bonus

Employment Type: Full-time / Tuesday to Saturday

Industry: Luxury Retail | Interior Design | Home & Lifestyle

About the Role

360 Talent is currently recruiting an experienced Interior Specialist on behalf of a prestigious Italian luxury Maison, renowned internationally for its distinctive design, exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated home collections.

Based in the heart of Milan's exclusive Brera district, this position offers an exciting opportunity to join an established luxury brand and work with an international clientele passionate about interior design, furniture, textiles and home accessories.

This is a multifaceted role combining interior design, consultative sales, client relationship management and business development. The ideal candidate is a proactive and commercially minded professional with a background in interior design, able to manage furnishing projects from concept to sale while identifying new opportunities to grow the showroom’s business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Experience

• Deliver exceptional, personalised service to local and international luxury clientele.
• Provide expert product knowledge and styling advice across luxury home collections, furniture, fabrics, textiles and decorative accessories.
• Understand clients' individual needs and recommend tailored interior solutions.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets, contributing to the boutique's commercial success.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities to maximise sales performance.
• Manage the entire customer journey, from initial consultation through to purchase and after-sales follow-up.

Clienteling & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with VIP clients, high-net-worth individuals and international customers.
• Develop and expand an existing client portfolio through proactive clienteling and networking.
• Establish relationships with interior designers, architects, decorators and other relevant industry professionals.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the development of the boutique's local clientele.
• Organise personalised appointments and support exclusive client events.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and implement effective client follow-up strategies.

Brand Representation & Boutique Operations

• Act as an ambassador for the Maison, communicating its heritage, craftsmanship and creative identity.
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of materials, fabrics, finishes and interior design trends.
• Ensure the highest standards of visual merchandising and product presentation.
• Collaborate with the boutique team to achieve commercial objectives.
• Support daily boutique operations and maintain exceptional luxury service standards.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in luxury interiors, high-end furniture, home collections, luxury lifestyle or a related premium retail environment.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering strong commercial results.
• Experience managing relationships with high-net-worth and international clients.
• Strong understanding of luxury customer service and clienteling.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent Italian and English.

Desirable Experience

• An established portfolio of private clients or contacts within the interior design industry.
• Experience working with architects, interior designers and decorators.
• Knowledge of luxury textiles, upholstery, furniture and decorative home collections.
• Experience developing new business through networking and professional relationships.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about luxury interiors, design and craftsmanship.
• Highly commercial, proactive and results-oriented.
• Confident in developing long-term relationships with discerning clientele.
• Professional, polished and approachable.
• Detail-oriented with a strong aesthetic sensibility.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working within a luxury boutique environment.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: €41,000 gross per annum
• Sales Commission
• Performance-Related Bonus
• Opportunity to join a prestigious international luxury Maison.
• Work within Milan's renowned Brera design district.
• Career development within the luxury retail and interiors sector.