- Location
- Düsseldorf North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 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 a Department Manager for its Düsseldorf boutique to maximize departmental sales and profitability, working closely with the Boutique Manager and maintaining strong supplier relations. The role leads the department team and oversees sales performance, budgets, objectives, and marketing activities. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Boutique Manager to set the annual strategic plan for the store network, prepare annual budgets, attend manager meetings to review store performance, and provide regular feedback.
- Track daily sales against monthly and annual targets and take corrective action as needed.
- Develop the annual calendar and oversee the implementation of marketing activities with the Marketing Manager.
- Manage, engage, and guide the department team; set objectives and budgets and ensure they are achieved.
- Coach, train, and mentor team members to help them achieve their objectives.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of retail experience, preferably including at least 2 years in management, in a luxury product setting.
- Ability to identify and meet customer needs and meet or exceed expectations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and management skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Initiative, commercial creativity, fashion sense, and good knowledge of the luxury industry.
- Fluent German and English; an additional language is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of retail experience, preferably including at least 2 years of management, in a luxury product setting.
Workplace
The role is situated in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Benefits
Six weeks of annual leave; €100 net per month toward lunch; €100 net per month in public transportation support; an additional day off on the employee's birthday; access to Corporate Benefits; special employee conditions after successful completion of the probation period; a Dior-exclusive pension scheme; referral programme bonus; further training and development opportunities; career opportunities within the LVMH Group.
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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