Christian Dior Assistant Business Manager

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Location
UK
└Midlands
└Leeds
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 13, 2026

About Christian Dior

Parfums Christian Dior is the prestige beauty division of the iconic French House of Dior and sits within the LVMH ecosystem. The Maison is recognised globally for its fragrances, skincare and makeup, and for upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, creativity and client service in the luxury beauty sector.

Assistant Business Manager at Parfums Christian Dior in Leeds — lead Beauty Consultants to drive sales across make‑up, skincare and fragrance.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Drive and increase sales across make‑up, skincare and fragrance; set clear individual and team targets aligned with company expectations.
  • Lead, coach and develop Beauty Consultants to achieve or exceed sales KPIs and deliver personalised luxury service.
  • Proactively sell and link‑sell across product categories to grow average transaction value (ATV) and average transaction units (ATU).
  • Deliver exceptional client experiences through proactive customer engagement, consultations, flash make‑overs and tailored product recommendations.
  • Plan and grow business through events, appointments and return bookings; cultivate lasting client relationships.
  • Manage stock levels in partnership with the Area Manager and ensure operational and administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.
  • Ensure visual merchandising and counter standards comply with corporate guidelines and build productive relationships with store management and HR.
  • Undertake additional duties as required by the management team to support commercial and operational objectives.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in luxury beauty retail or at premium department store beauty counters.
  • Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets and setting targets for team members.
  • Demonstrable experience leading and coaching retail teams.
  • Deep product knowledge of make‑up, skincare and fragrance and ability to train others.
  • Immaculate personal presentation and strong interpersonal skills aligned with luxury brand standards.

Skills

Expertise in make‑up, skincare, and fragrance Sales Target Setting and Achievement Team Leadership and Coaching Proactive Selling and Link Selling Product Knowledge and Education Client Consultation and Objection Handling Product Demonstration (flash make‑overs) Stock Management Merchandise Management Cosmetics and make‑up application knowledge Events and appointment generation Operational and Administrative Task Management

Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience in luxury beauty retail, ideally gained on a premium department store counter, demonstrating progressive responsibility for sales and people development.

Education

Diploma or vocational qualification in Beauty, Cosmetology, Retail Management or equivalent; secondary education (GCSEs/A‑levels or equivalent). A university degree is not required but may be advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in Leeds, Midlands, UK.

Culture

The House cultivates high standards of creativity, craftsmanship and joyful collaboration, with an emphasis on impeccable client service and polished presentation. Parfums Christian Dior explicitly promotes inclusivity and respect, aiming to be a workplace where diverse talents are welcomed and developed.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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