Maria Hohnstein

Luxury fashion wholesale professional with a strong commercial mindset and extensive experience in developing and growing brands across the DACH market.

ROOMTWELVE.PLUS | Sales Manager 07/2022 - 02/2026

Munich, Germany

Managed and developed wholesale distribution for luxury brands including Celine by Hedi Slimane, Gabriela Hearst, Sa Su Phi, Ulla Johnson and Valextra across the DACH region

Drove new business growth through strategic prospecting, sales meetings and long-term relationship management with existing and potential wholesale partners

Conducted market analysis and KPI monitoring while implementing account-specific sales strategies to support assortment planning and commercial performance

Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams including finance and merchandising to optimize in-season sales performance and ensure alignment with overall business objectives

Giorgio Armani | Public Relations Apprentice 09/2021 - 03/2022

Munich, Germany

Prepared and documented daily, weekly and monthly editorial clipping reports and press communication materials

Supported showroom operations and coordinated sample management for red carpet events, editorials and magazine shoots

Assisted with influencer relations, brand collaborations and media requests

Carried responsibility for several research tasks to support PR and communication activities

Ace & Tate | Sales Associate 11/2019 - 08/2020

Heidelberg, Germany

Managed sales transactions and consistently contributed to achieving store sales targets through premium customer service

Supported visual merchandising and ensured product presentation aligned with brand guidelines and store standards

Monitored inventory levels and conducted regular stock checks to maintain operational efficiency

Delivered personalized shopping experiences while effectively addressing diverse customer needs and product inquiries

Raum Mannheim | Design Apprentice 03/2018 - 06/2018

Mannheim, Germany

Co-developed concepts aligned with customer strategies

Assisted in designing visual assets, such as advertisements, brochures and online as well as social media content

Organized product and lifestyle photo shoots in collaboration with senior designers

Collaborated with the content and editing departments for several projects

Butiq Concept Store | Sales Associate 11/2016 - 08/2017

Mannheim, Germany

Provided expert advice to customers on high-quality design, interior and lifestyle products

Assisted with store deliveries, taking inventory and monitoring sales floors

Participated in frequent product training to stay aligned with current developments

Created strong long-term relationships with customers

Master in Fashion Brand Management – Polimoda (2020 – 2021)

Bachelor in Visual Communication – University of Applied Arts (2015 – 2019)

Apprenticeship in Graphic Design – Academy for Communication (2012 – 2015)