Area Sales Manager
Parfums Christian Dior is a leading luxury brand known for its innovative and trendsetting products in perfumes, cosmetics, and skincare. As part of the LVMH group, Dior offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for international career growth across its 75+ unique Maisons.
- Increase sales and market share in key retail locations.
- Conduct daily sell-out activities at top retail doors.
- Prepare, execute, and evaluate national animations and individual sell-out events.
- Ensure targeted use of sales materials.
- Plan and manage the Sales Advisor team in the region.
- Coordinate sales-promoting measures with Sales Advisors.
- Motivate Sales Advisors to achieve optimal performance.
- Conduct regular feedback sessions with Sales Advisors.
- Act as a brand ambassador and motivator for Dior.
- Build strong business relationships with retail partners and store teams.
- Gather market and competitive information.
- Maintain relationships with brand ambassadors (MBCs).
- Train and motivate MBCs at the point of sale on products, sales, service, and Dior DNA.
- Advise and manage Dior training paths for MBCs.
- Ensure implementation of planograms according to Dior guidelines, gain additional space, and place support materials to enhance brand visibility.
- Provide regular reports on activities, target achievement, and sales.
- Completed degree or commercial training with relevant professional experience.
- Minimum two years of experience in a similar sales role, ideally in the luxury, premium, or cosmetics sector.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
- Fluent in German and good command of English.
- Customer-centric mindset, results-oriented and analytical work approach.
- Empathy, leadership, and coaching skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Negotiation skills, organizational talent, and enjoyment of networking.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a comparable sales function.
Work with the world leader in luxury with a national company offering an open atmosphere, flat hierarchies, and a 'you' culture.A brand that continually reinvents its tradition to set trends in fragrance, makeup, and skincare.Friendly teams with a 'can-do' attitude that passionately advance ideas.Attractive international career opportunities at Dior and in 75+ unique LVMH Maisons.Modern equipment including laptop, headset, smartphone, tablet, and company car.Permanent employment, 30 days of annual leave (full-time), holiday & Christmas bonuses, variable bonus, company pension scheme, and more.Health and fitness offers.Annual allowance of free and discounted Dior & LVMH beauty products.Additional employee discounts through Family & Friends offers and 'Corporate Benefits'.
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on luxury and style. Located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the workplace promotes a 'can-do' attitude and encourages employees to develop new skills and face spectacular challenges.
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