Christian Dior Senior Product Manager - Women's Handbags

Paris • France

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Christian Dior Couture, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the esteemed LVMH group, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer, Christian Dior Couture fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity, actively supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities since 2013. The brand is synonymous with elegance and creativity, offering a dynamic work environment where talent is nurtured and celebrated.

1. Lead the development of women's handbag collections, including preparing collection briefs for the studio, identifying trends, market opportunities, and strategic directions.
2. Validate model and name registrations in collaboration with the Legal team.
3. Oversee technical development with industrial and quality teams.
4. Supervise the marketing attribute coding and maintain product reference standards.
5. Edit the collection plan in collaboration with the Studio and development teams, providing product recommendations and adjustments until the showroom phase.
6. Develop the modelario, a collection dashboard and purchasing tool.
7. Formulate pricing strategies in collaboration with the industrial team, including collection pricing, repricing, and margin control.
8. Craft product narratives for internal clients.
9. Organize showrooms, managing prototypes and product shoots with the photo studio, and presenting products to Retail and Wholesale merchandisers.
10. Conduct ad hoc market studies for Top Management and supervise competitive studies and price mapping.
11. Coordinate 360° collection launches, presenting collections and product strategies to press, digital, VIP/VIC, and training teams.
12. Manage prototype selection and availability for various shoots, and oversee Press, Digital, and VIP orders.
13. Create post-showroom summary documents, including purchase recaps for press, training, and launch packs for different regions.
14. Develop training content and sales support tools for the boutique network with the Training team.
15. Manage and mentor a junior product manager.

1. Proven experience of at least 5 years in Product Marketing.
2. Passion for fashion with a strong product sensitivity.
3. Fluency in French and English; proficiency in Italian is a plus.

1. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general IT tools.
2. Ability to work swiftly in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment.
3. Strong attention to detail and precision.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, team spirit, and autonomy.
5. Dynamic, curious, open-minded with strong communication, listening, and observational skills.

A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in product marketing within the fashion industry is required.

Degree in Business School, Marketing, Management, or equivalent.

Christian Dior Couture offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for career advancement, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

The workplace culture at Christian Dior Couture is one of creativity, innovation, and inclusivity. The brand values diversity in all its forms and is committed to creating an environment where every employee can thrive. The company encourages a collaborative spirit and supports professional growth and development.