Christian Dior Fine Jewelry & Timepiece Director
- Location
- Los AngelesCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a global Maison within the LVMH group, recognised for couture, ready-to-wear and haute joaillerie. As part of a leading luxury conglomerate, the Maison emphasises uncompromising craftsmanship, refined client experiences and international retail excellence.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Fine Jewelry & Timepiece Director in Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) to lead sales, UHNW client development and boutique operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own P&L-driven performance for the Fine Jewelry & Timepiece category at the Beverly Hills flagship, delivering on annual sales targets and growth initiatives.
- Develop and execute a proactive commercial strategy that identifies category growth opportunities and optimises product mix in collaboration with Merchandising.
- Lead UHNW and High Jewelry client development through bespoke clienteling, networking, events and personalised relationship management.
- Coach, inspire and develop Client Advisors (including Grand Vendeurs and Fine Jewelry Specialists), setting standards for sales conduct and product knowledge.
- Analyse sales trends and client feedback to produce actionable merchandising and assortment recommendations for Regional and Corporate teams.
- Plan and deliver memorable client events and activations in partnership with Regional and Corporate teams to deepen boutique community engagement.
- Ensure operational excellence by collaborating with operations on Shipping & Receiving, Inventory control and After‑Sales Services.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and standards across the team and approach operational challenges with continuous improvement mindset.
- Represent the Maison at all client and public occasions with professional elegance and deep product expertise.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in luxury retail, with significant exposure to fine jewelry and/or high jewelry and timepieces.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing UHNW clientele in a luxury boutique or flagship environment.
- Demonstrable leadership experience, including hiring, coaching and developing high‑performing client advisors.
- In-depth product knowledge of fine and high jewelry and watches, and experience working with Merchandising/Training teams.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and experience translating client insight into merchandising or service actions.
- Operational understanding of boutique processes: inventory control, shipping & receiving and after-sales service, plus adherence to compliance standards.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years in luxury jewelry and/or watch retail with established success in boutique leadership, sales performance and UHNW client development.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, luxury retail, hospitality or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in luxury retail.
Workplace
The role is situated in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Culture
The Maison cultivates an exacting yet collaborative environment where craftsmanship, client service and refinement are paramount. Employees are expected to uphold Dior’s high standards while contributing to a culture of mentorship, continuous learning and discreet luxury service within the LVMH family.
About Cerulean
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