Christian Dior Assistant Merchandising Manager

Christian Dior Couture, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the esteemed LVMH Group, a global leader in high-quality products. The brand is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs, offering a dynamic and enriching work environment for its employees.

1. Develop and implement merchandising strategies for the South Asia zone.
2. Define product assortment for Women Small and Exotics leather goods.
3. Review seasonal open-to-buy in collaboration with the Business Planning Team.
4. Attend seasonal buying sessions in Paris to ensure optimal merchandise selection and quantity.
5. Drive business performance to meet sales and sell-through objectives.
6. Conduct market analysis and gather competitive intelligence.
7. Act as a communication liaison between HQ Business Units, regional functions, and local teams.
8. Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Supply Chain for stock optimization.
9. Support local merchandisers in executing product strategies.
10. Collaborate with Regional Training to develop product and sales knowledge programs.
11. Work with Regional Visual Merchandising on product launches and boutique remerchandising.
12. Define local pricing in alignment with HQ and zone strategies.
13. Manage the distribution network for Permanent and Carry-over products.
14. Oversee the management of the zone’s trunk samples.
15. Collaborate with the Women’s merchandising team on cross-functional tasks.
16. Conduct store visits to gather product feedback.
17. Lead special projects such as Couture Maroquinerie and Dior Lady Art, collaborating with Client Marketing Teams and acting as a product liaison.

1. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in merchandising within the luxury goods and services industry.
2. Experience in both regional and local merchandising functions.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.
2. Strong presentation and communication skills.
3. Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
4. Agility and open-mindedness in dealing with ambiguity.
5. Detail-oriented with a strong commercial sense.

Minimum 5 years of experience in merchandising, preferably within the luxury sector.

Employees enjoy a hybrid working mode and the opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury brand, offering professional growth and development.

Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of innovation, elegance, and excellence, encouraging employees to thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The brand values commitment, attention to detail, and a strong commercial acumen.