Christian Dior Assistant Retail Merchandiser, Leather Goods
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 26, 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.
Christian Dior Couture, Paris: Assistant Retail Merchandiser internship in Women's Leather Goods, supporting European merchandising strategy and buying operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Compile weekly, monthly, and complementary micro-analyses of performance activity and trends
- Analyse sell-through rates for seasonal collections and monitor availability levels of permanent ranges
- Communicate performance analysis to buyers and purchasing teams
- Conduct weekly stock level reviews for seasonal and permanent collections
- Organise inventory rebalancing across the retail network based on regional demand
- Prepare and distribute newsletters to the global store network
- Prepare pre-buying analyses and merchandise allocation recommendations based on sales potential
- Participate in defining store-level allocations during buying sessions
- Prepare post-buying presentations and documentation
Qualifications
- Business School, Engineering School, or University degree
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Fluent English
- Prior experience in merchandising or supply chain within fashion or luxury preferred
- Experience with data-driven product analysis preferred
- Strong analytical mindset with numerical fluency
- Exceptional attention to detail and precision
Skills
Experience
Beginner level; prior experience in merchandising, supply chain, or luxury product roles with quantitative focus is preferred but not required.
Education
Business School, Engineering School, or University degree (final year or recently graduated).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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