Retail Sales Associate — Pop-Up Store (Milan, Jan 2026)
Company: MIMIR S.R.L.
Job Title: Retail Sales Associate - Pop-Up Store & Launch
Location: Via Pietro Maroncelli, 2, 20154 Milano (in-store)
Contract: Temporary / Freelance (Pop-up period only)
Dates: 15–21 January 2026 (pop-up event + shop days)
Language: Italian (fluent) + English (very strong)
Start / Training: Early January 2026 (paid training day(s), timing TBD)
About MIMIR
MIMIR is a premium Nordic menswear brand based in Milan, merging Nordic minimalism, Nordic mythological symbolism, and premium luxury. With our SS26 collection in final development and a Milan Fashion Week pop-up on the horizon, we are building a brand ecosystem rooted in emotional storytelling, modern craftsmanship, and precise execution.
The Role
We are looking for a confident, service-driven Retail Sales Associate to represent MIMIR during our January pop-up in Milan. You will be the face of the brand in-store—guiding customers through the collection, supporting styling and sizing, and converting interest into sales through an elevated client experience. This is a fast-paced launch environment, and we need someone who is proactive, reliable, and comfortable working with sales to customer Shopify POS/ similar payment system.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, high‑end client experience: welcome, styling support, and closing sales
- Learn the brand story + first collection quickly (training provided early January)
- Operate Shopify POS (or similar) and handle smooth checkouts and returns/exchanges
- Maintain the space: product presentation, size/order support, and back‑of‑house organization
- Support basic clienteling: collecting customer details (with consent), follow‑ups, and order notes
- Work closely with the founder (Alexander) and the team during event hours
Requirements
- Proven retail sales experience (premium/luxury fashion preferred)
- Strong closing skills + natural relationship building
- Fluent Italian and very strong English
- Comfortable with Shopify POS or quick to learn digital POS systems
- Reliable, punctual, calm under pressure, and detail‑oriented
- Styling interest and an eye for product/fit is a big plus
What We Offer
- A key role in the brand’s first public moment
- Training on the collection + brand story
- Competitive day rate / hourly rate (to be defined)
- Potential for future work with MIMIR as the brand grows
How to Apply
Please send:
- CV
- A short note on why you fit MIMIR + your availability 15–21 Jan
- Relevant retail experience (brands/stores)
- Languages + POS / Cashier experience (Shopify POS if applicable) High‑performing candidates may be invited to support future activations, events, and retail moments for MIMIR.
Apply via: alexander.varner@mimir.com