Christian Dior Assistant Business Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jul 29, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Parfums Christian Dior Assistant Business Manager role in Leeds, UK. Lead a beauty counter team and drive luxury cosmetics sales in this full-time permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set sales targets for team members in alignment with company expectations and monitor achievement
- Actively sell Parfums Christian Dior products and deliver luxury-standard customer service across all interactions
- Lead and coach team members to ensure awareness and achievement or exceeding of sales targets
- Perform proactive cross-category link selling to increase average transaction value (ATV) and average transaction units (ATU)
- Educate and train team members on the use, heritage, and benefits of Parfums Christian Dior products
- Maintain comprehensive product knowledge across make-up, skincare, and fragrance and propose personalized solutions to clients
- Demonstrate products through flash make-overs, confidently explaining benefits and overcoming objections
- Initiate customer contact and welcome clients both at counter and through traffic management
- Proactively identify coaching and development opportunities for team members and provide guidance and training support
- Manage stock levels in partnership with the Area Manager to ensure adequate supply
- Grow business through strategic events, client appointments, and return booking initiatives
- Complete all operational and administrative tasks to the highest standard
- Participate in merchandise management ensuring visual presentation aligns with corporate guidelines
- Build positive relationships with store management and adhere to all store policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with all company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the luxury beauty sector
- Deep expertise in make-up, skincare, and fragrance products
- Proven ability to set and achieve sales targets
- Strong team leadership and coaching capabilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in proactive selling and cross-category link selling
- Comprehensive product knowledge of Parfums Christian Dior and ability to educate others
- Excellent client consultation and objection handling skills
- Proficiency in product demonstration and make-up application
- Experience in stock management and inventory coordination
- Strong merchandise management and visual merchandising awareness
- Immaculate personal grooming and presentation embodying Dior elegance
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the luxury beauty sector, demonstrating expertise in team leadership, sales achievement, and customer service excellence within a retail or department store counter environment.
Education
No specific educational qualification stated; however, candidates should possess comprehensive knowledge of cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance products typical of luxury beauty industry standards.
Workplace
This position is based in Leeds, England, UK.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
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