Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2025, the company's net sales totaled EUR 190 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.1 percent. Globally, there are over 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 490 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com

We are looking for a Sales Associate & Team Lead to join our retail team in Gothenburg. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening Marimekko’s brand awareness and positioning by engaging and inspiring our fashion-focused customers and delivering a memorable in-store experience.

You will work closely with the Store Manager and your colleagues in the store team. This is a part-time (30h/w), fixed-term position for 1 year, starting in September and based in central Gothenburg. You will be reporting to the Store Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive sales performance by delivering excellent customer service and building strong customer relationships
• Ensure smooth daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures and compliance with company standards
• Maintain a high visual and operational store standard in line with Marimekko guidelines
• Support, coach, and motivate the team to achieve sales targets and create an inspiring store environment
• Plan and structure daily tasks and lead the team in the absence of the Store Manager
• Take initiative in daily operations, ensuring a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Oversee stock routines and support efficient inventory management

In order to succeed in the role, you have/are:

• Experience in a similar role is considered an advantage
• Work experience in customer service and retail sales
• Interest in art, architecture, design, and fashion
• Ability to be a Marimekko Brand Ambassador in actions, attitude, and appearance
• Proactive and hands-on
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Able to work flexible work hours (including evenings, nights, and weekends)

 At Marimekko we encourage people to be themselves and value diversity. We believe in fairness and doing things together, using common sense and finding joy in our work. If you connect with these values and have the right background, we might be able to offer you a unique opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment with one of the most iconic lifestyle brands. 

If all this sparks your interest and you feel like you are the one, we are looking for, please send your application including your CV and cover letter via our career site at http://company.marimekko.com/careers. We will start the interviews already during the application period so please, let us hear from you as soon as possible but no later than on 26.07.2026.

Marimekko's culture and working environment are founded on equality, inclusion and cherishing diversity. Marimekko welcomes and encourages everyone regardless of their national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or other personal characteristic to apply. Recruitment is always based on business need, and the candidates are evaluated on relevant knowledge, skills and experience as well as motivation. Marimekko is ranked as the 7th Most Attractive Employer in Finland amongst business professionals according to Universum’s ranking.  Marimekko is also the 5th most attractive employer in Finland amongst business students. Read more about the Universum’s ranking on their website.