Christian Dior Men's Footwear Merchandising Assistant Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the LVMH group, a global leader in high-quality products. Known for its visionary designs and exceptional craftsmanship, Dior continues to inspire with its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. With a presence in over 40 countries and a community of more than 8,500 talents, the brand embodies the spirit of creativity and audacity envisioned by its founder, Christian Dior.

1. Support the Men's Footwear and Leather Goods Merchandising Department in developing successful commercial activities.
2. Implement and monitor the footwear strategy, including strategic planning and budgeting.
3. Analyze weekly and monthly performance metrics such as sell-out, sell-through, and best sellers by category, region, and store.
4. Develop weekly and monthly sales reports by product category.
5. Propose action plans by category in collaboration with regional teams and the supply chain.
6. Define product life cycles, including permanent, carry-over, seasonal, and markdown items.
7. Identify best-selling products and market opportunities by category.
8. Centralize market feedback on recent collections and future collection needs.
9. Coordinate regional needs for delivery, reorders, and rebalancing.
10. Visit Paris retail network to optimize visual merchandising (VM) in stores.
11. Interface with various departments, including Retail Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, VM, and E-Commerce.
12. Participate in showroom periods by creating and drafting analyses (sell-in, best sellers, KPIs) and end-of-showroom reports (quantitative and qualitative collection results).
13. Prepare purchase presentations, including core assortment matrices, photos, and macro data.
14. Prepare the buying tool, including clustering, core status, delivery waves, and stories.
15. Participate in defining purchasing strategies (core assortment, buying rules).
16. Coordinate regional purchases (OTB, assortment by core/cluster/wave).

1. Enrolled in a business school or pursuing a Master's degree in Fashion.
2. Previous internship experience in luxury fashion is appreciated.
3. Fluent in English.

1. Proficient in data analysis using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), Outlook, PowerPoint, and ideally Qlik, Cognos, and BI.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
3. Attention to detail, flexibility, and dynamism.

Entry-level position suitable for candidates with initial internship experience in luxury fashion.

Currently pursuing a degree in business or fashion-related field.

Internship provides educational and developmental objectives as part of the candidate's academic curriculum. Christian Dior Couture promotes inclusion and diversity, supporting employment for individuals with disabilities and valuing all unique talents.

Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of creativity, excellence, and innovation. The brand is committed to inclusivity and diversity, encouraging a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can thrive and grow.