Parfums Christian Dior Area Sales Manager

Stuttgart • Germany

Friday, May 9, 2025

Parfums Christian Dior, a prestigious brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative approach to luxury, particularly in the realms of fragrance, makeup, and skincare. As part of the world's leading luxury group, Dior offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement across its 75+ unique Maisons, fostering an environment that values creativity, tradition, and excellence.

1. Drive sales growth and market share in key retail locations within the region.
2. Plan, execute, and evaluate national animations and bespoke sell-out events.
3. Ensure strategic deployment of sales materials.
4. Manage and coordinate the Sales Advisor team within the region.
5. Collaborate with Sales Advisors to implement sales-boosting measures.
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. Develop 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 guide MBCs on Dior training pathways.
14. Ensure planogram implementation according to Dior guidelines, securing additional space and placing 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. At least two years of experience in a comparable sales role, ideally in the luxury, premium, or cosmetics sector.

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

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

Completed degree or commercial training.

The position offers a permanent contract with 30 days of annual leave, holiday and Christmas bonuses, a variable bonus, company pension scheme, and additional benefits such as health and fitness offers, and a yearly allowance of free and discounted Dior and LVMH beauty products. Employees also enjoy further discounts through Family & Friends offers and corporate benefits.

Dior fosters an open atmosphere with flat hierarchies and a 'Du' culture, encouraging a 'can-do' attitude among its teams. The brand continuously reinvents its tradition to set trends in fragrance, makeup, and skincare, providing an environment where ideas are passionately pursued and international career opportunities abound within the LVMH group.