Christian Dior Commercial Department Assistant / Project Executive
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Christian Dior
Parfums Christian Dior is the fragrance and cosmetics division of the Dior maison, operating within the LVMH luxury group. The brand is synonymous with high‑end beauty, craftsmanship and globally coordinated retail operations, offering a fast‑paced, internationally matrixed workplace with strong standards of service and presentation.
Parfums Christian Dior — Shanghai: Commercial Department Assistant / Project Executive (Executive Assistant to Senior Commercial VP).
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end executive support to the Senior Commercial VP: manage calendar, schedule meetings across time zones, prepare pre-reads and follow-ups, and resolve conflicts proactively.
- Draft and route communications, memos and reports for stakeholders in China and Headquarters; maintain tracking of deadlines and action items.
- Prepare executive correspondence, board memos and client-facing communications in Chinese and English; translate and proofread materials as required.
- Organize internal and external meetings and events: consolidate stakeholder decks, coordinate logistics, take minutes and monitor completion of action items.
- Arrange domestic and international travel, prepare detailed itineraries, manage visas and process expense reimbursements.
- Operate and monitor boutique and procurement systems (Boutique Workflow System, Agora System) and manage related approval and purchase order workflows.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects (e.g., new door openings, renovations) including tracking, stakeholder communication and reporting.
- Administer contract and document processes: signing, stamping, delivery, archiving and maintenance in line with company standards.
- Support monthly audit follow-ups, brand meetings and management visits; act as primary liaison between the SCVP and Retail, Key Accounts, Operations, VM, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance teams.
- Handle sensitive documents with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a comparable administrative role supporting senior executives; experience within luxury retail or beauty preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
- Fluent written and oral Mandarin (zh) and English (en); strong business writing skills in both languages.
- Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment and a proactive, action‑oriented mindset.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
Skills
Experience
Proven experience supporting senior executives as an Executive Assistant or similar role; prior exposure to luxury retail, beauty or commercial teams is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred (English, Business Administration or related field).
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Parfums Christian Dior combines Haute Couture heritage with rigorous commercial execution; employees operate in a high‑standards, client‑centric environment that values discretion, craftsmanship and international collaboration. The workplace rewards initiative and precision, with frequent cross‑border interaction between local teams and Headquarters.
About Cerulean
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