Christian Dior Head of Marketing
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Clienteling, CRM & VIP Relations
- Posted
- Sep 25, 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.
Parfums Christian Dior seeks Head of Marketing in Dubai to lead fragrance and beauty strategy, brand launches, and retail execution across the UAE market.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement the annual marketing and trade plans for the UAE market aligned with Maison priorities, brand DNA, and commercial objectives
- Translate brand strategy and key initiatives such as major product launches and strategic projects into high-impact 360° local action plans
- Identify market gaps, business risks, and growth opportunities, proposing actionable corrective plans to maximize market share and brand leadership
- Oversee forecasting accuracy and ensure operational alignment on demand
- Monitor monthly brand and competitor performance through rigorous analysis of sell-out, market rankings, and market share
- Prepare and lead regular commercial cycles, strategy reviews, and budget boards, providing actionable insights to senior leadership
- Oversee POSM and sampling budget allocations, ensuring transparent financial tracking and optimized resource distribution
- Design, structure, and optimize marketing workflows, planning cycles, and project scoping methodologies
- Drive local trade marketing strategy to reinforce Dior's visibility and desirability across retail channels
- Oversee the deployment of in-store animations, POSM, and client-centric experiences to maximize sell-out
- Create annual plan of retailtainment in-store and out-of-home across categories to support launches and client development targets
- Conduct regular market and field visits across key retail doors to evaluate implementation quality and maintain retailer relationships
- Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability and execution rigor
- Drive Retail Field Managers' skills and competency development through coaching, clear objectives, and structured feedback
- Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration between marketing, training, visual merchandising, client development, e-commerce, and sales teams
- Work closely with the Regional Marketing Team to build strong partnerships and ensure regional alignment
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive marketing experience within the luxury, fragrance, and beauty industry
- Deep understanding and appreciation of brand strategy, luxury codes, and Dior brand DNA
- Strong expertise in the UAE retail landscape, consumer dynamics, and local market execution requirements
- Strong leadership presence with proven ability to motivate commercial teams and manage senior stakeholders
- Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail and rigorous approach to deadlines
- Strong analytical mindset with proven experience in P&L and budget management, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Fluent English proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive marketing experience within the luxury, fragrance, and beauty industry, with demonstrated expertise in brand strategy, luxury market dynamics, and local retail execution. Proven track record in leading high-performing teams, managing P&L, and driving market share growth within competitive luxury markets.
Education
Not specified
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located 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
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