Christian Dior Department Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 30, 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 seeks an experienced Department Manager to lead RTW sales in Dubai Mall. Full-time, on-site position managing team, KPIs, and brand standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead sales and operations functions for RTW product categories to achieve store business objectives and sales targets
- Support and align all key business initiatives and new product launches
- Develop and implement action plans to drive sales within designated product categories and client segments
- Establish clear performance objectives and monitor individual team productivity, cross-selling effectiveness, and client development
- Develop and execute top client strategy whilst ensuring Be Dior and Dior Stars initiatives are embedded across the department
- Control workflow through strategic planning, delegation, and continuous performance monitoring
- Ensure strict adherence to all company operating, HR, and security procedures, and enforce Christian Dior Visual Standards
- Maintain inventory accuracy and set quantitative targets for inventory control
- Conduct monthly coaching and counseling sessions with employees, oversee annual performance appraisals, and provide timely feedback
- Attract, recruit, and retain a high-performing team; build talent pipeline through networking and competitive market analysis
- Analyze KPI performance and strategize corrective actions when performance standards are not achieved
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of retail experience in a luxury product setting
- At least 2 years of management experience in luxury retail
- Strong knowledge of the luxury fashion industry
- Demonstrated sense of initiative and commercial creativity with fashion sensitivity
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and management skills
- Ability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of retail experience required, preferably with at least 2 years in a management capacity within a luxury product setting. Candidates should demonstrate commercial acumen, fashion sensitivity, and proven ability to lead high-performing teams in achieving ambitious sales targets.
Workplace
This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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