Parfums Christian Dior Area Sales Manager

Stuttgart • Germany

Monday, January 6, 2025

Parfums Christian Dior, a prestigious brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to luxury in the realms of fragrance, makeup, and skincare. As a global leader in luxury, LVMH offers unparalleled career opportunities across more than 75 unique Maisons, fostering an environment where tradition meets modernity.

1. Drive sell-out activities at top retail locations.
2. Prepare, execute, and evaluate national animations and personalized sell-out events.
3. Ensure strategic use of sales materials.
4. Plan and manage the deployment of the Sales Advisor team within the region.
5. Coordinate sales-boosting initiatives with Sales Advisors.
6. Motivate Sales Advisors to achieve optimal performance.
7. Conduct regular feedback sessions with Sales Advisors.
8. Act as a brand ambassador and motivator for Dior.
9. Build strong business relationships with retail partners and store teams.
10. Gather market and competitive intelligence.
11. Maintain relationships with brand ambassadors (MBCs).
12. Train and motivate MBCs at the point of sale regarding products, sales, service, and Dior DNA.
13. Advise and manage Dior training paths for MBCs.
14. Ensure planogram implementation according to Dior guidelines, securing additional space and support materials to enhance brand visibility.
15. Provide regular reports on activities, target achievement, and sales.

1. Completed degree or commercial training with relevant professional experience.
2. Minimum of two years of experience in a comparable sales role, ideally within the luxury, premium, or cosmetics sector.

1. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
2. Fluent in German with good English proficiency.
3. Customer-centric mindset with results-oriented and analytical work approach.
4. Empathy, leadership, and coaching skills.
5. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
6. Organizational talent and networking enthusiasm.

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a similar sales function, preferably in the luxury, premium, or cosmetics industry.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent commercial training.

The position offers a permanent contract with 30 days of annual leave (full-time), holiday and Christmas bonuses, a variable bonus, company pension scheme, and more. Employees enjoy health and fitness offerings, an annual allocation of complimentary and discounted Dior and LVMH beauty products, and additional employee discounts through "Family & Friends" offers and "Corporate Benefits."

Dior fosters a dynamic and open work environment characterized by flat hierarchies and a culture of mutual respect. The brand is committed to continuous innovation, blending its rich heritage with modern trends in fragrance, makeup, and skincare. Teams are driven by a 'can-do' attitude, passionately advancing ideas and embracing challenges.