Christian Dior Assistant Retail Merchandising RTW Homme Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a distinguished entity within the LVMH group, is renowned for its unparalleled craftsmanship and visionary designs. With a legacy rooted in the revolutionary New Look of 1947, Dior continues to inspire and empower women worldwide. The brand is committed to nurturing talent and fostering creativity, making it a coveted destination for aspiring professionals in the luxury fashion industry.

1. Support the RTW Homme Leather Goods Department in developing successful commercial activities in alignment with Dior's strategic and quality standards.
2. Implement and monitor the RTW strategy, including strategic planning and budgeting.
3. Conduct weekly and monthly performance analyses (sell-out, sell-through, best sellers) by category, region, and boutique.
4. Prepare Weekly and Monthly Sales Reports by product category.
5. Propose action plans by category in collaboration with Zones and the Supply Chain.
6. Define product life cycles (permanent, carry over, seasonal, markdown).
7. Identify best-selling products and market opportunities by category.
8. Centralize market feedback on recent collections and needs for future collections.
9. Coordinate Zone needs (delivery, reorders, rebalancing).
10. Visit Paris boutique network to optimize visual merchandising (specific pushes, best sellers, slow movers, etc.).
11. Interface with departments such as Retail Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, 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 (core assortment matrix, photos, macro, etc.).
14. Prepare buying tools: cluster, core, product status, delivery waves, stories.
15. Contribute to defining buying strategy (core assortment, buying rules).
16. Coordinate Zone purchases (OTB, assortment by core/cluster/wave).

1. Enrollment in a Business School or specialized Master's program in Fashion.
2. Previous internship experience in luxury fashion is appreciated.
3. Fluency in English.

1. Proficiency in data analysis using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Outlook Package (PowerPoint, etc.), with additional skills in Qlik, Cognos, and BI being advantageous.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork spirit, rigor, flexibility, and dynamism.

Beginner level experience is acceptable, with a preference for candidates who have completed a similar internship in luxury fashion.

Currently pursuing a degree in Business or Fashion-related field.

The internship offers a comprehensive learning experience, contributing to the candidate's educational and developmental objectives. Christian Dior Couture promotes inclusion and diversity, actively supporting employment for individuals with disabilities and valuing all forms of uniqueness.

Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of excellence, courage, and optimism. The brand values passion and creativity, encouraging employees to grow within a generous, disruptive, and ambitious environment. The commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in its initiatives supporting individuals with disabilities and celebrating diverse talents.