Christian Dior Assistant Merchandising Project Manager (Alternance)

Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics Maison of the Dior house, operating within the luxury goods ecosystem of LVMH. The brand is recognised for its creative vision, exacting standards of craftsmanship and a strong retail presence across premium department stores, perfumeries and selective wholesale channels.

1. Support the Merchandising Manager on execution and governance of merchandising across the France market (c.1,600 points of sale).
2. Manage the wholesale estate lifecycle: openings, closures and renovations in coordination with commercial and retail teams.
3. Build and update planograms using the IWD tool in collaboration with marketing and commercial stakeholders.
4. Maintain and optimise merchandising data and workflows in KLEE: handle field SAV, stock alerts, monthly reporting and improvement proposals.
5. Coordinate production of POS/PLV elements (didactics, visuals, tester holders) and supervise post‑launch installations.
6. Assist in VM deployment for event corners (notably Sephora Champs‑Élysées flagship) and maintain event makeup furniture.
7. Contribute to sales team enablement via training materials, newsletters and presentations.
8. Support budget tracking for merchandising projects and perform competitive field monitoring with monthly reporting and recommendations.

1. Enrolled in or pursuing a Master’s level programme in Marketing, Commerce, Retail or equivalent (work‑study/alternance format).
2. First internship experience in merchandising, retail marketing or related functions preferred.
3. Strong interest in luxury retail, cosmetics and visual merchandising practices.
4. High attention to detail with analytical aptitude for reporting and data follow‑up.
5. Collaborative team player with stakeholder management skills and adaptability.

1. IWD
2. KLEE
3. Pack Office
4. Excel
5. PLV (point‑of‑sale material) coordination

Entry‑level — open to candidates at the beginning of their career; a prior internship in merchandising or marketing is advantageous.

Master’s degree in progress (Marketing, Commerce, Retail or equivalent) — alternance/work‑study candidates.

The Maison places strong emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship and inclusivity; employees are expected to embody values of passion, collaboration, excellence and audacity. Parfums Christian Dior promotes a diverse and respectful workplace where talents from varied backgrounds are welcomed and developed.