Christian Dior International Private Client Manager
Christian Dior Couture — Paris: International Private Client Manager to lead global VIP client programmes and top‑client initiatives.
Overview
Maison Christian Dior Couture is a leading haute couture and luxury fashion house within the LVMH group, renowned for its couture, leather goods and global retail network. The Maison blends a strong heritage of craftsmanship and creative direction with a global commercial organization operating boutiques and client programs worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, implement and manage a high-performance "Grands Vendeurs" network: define KPIs, performance expectations, commission schemes, recognition titles and associated benefits.
- Deploy and monitor an international commission framework to stimulate cross-border sales and oversee monthly performance dashboards and business reviews.
- Develop and structure the "High‑End order protocols" in alignment with artistic direction, including post-event engagement and bespoke activations during product waiting periods.
- Lead the Top 300 client program globally: design gifting programs, coordinate exceptional client requests and deliver curated experiences in partnership with the High‑End Client Experience Director.
- Ensure seamless cross‑boutique treatment for travelling top clients, implementing recognition mechanisms and managing client cases across boutiques worldwide.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts and product business units to perform client analysis by category and support targeted action plans for business units.
- Animate and strengthen the private client community through exclusive previews, newsletters, talks and seminars to drive loyalty and commercial performance.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, marketing, economics or related field.
- Minimum 5 years' proven experience in a similar role within a high‑end or luxury environment.
- Demonstrated track record of driving top‑client programs and measurable sales performance.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate across international teams and manage multiple projects.
- Fluent written and spoken English and French.
- Proven ability to produce executive‑level PowerPoint presentations with clear, impactful narratives.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing high‑value client programs, VIP relations or top‑client networks within luxury retail or an equivalently demanding environment.
Education
Master’s degree in business, marketing, economics or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.426 open roles in Paris, including 173 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.861 active listings on Cerulean, 200 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.439 open positions, with 243 posted this week.
Culture
Christian Dior Couture combines a rigorous commitment to craftsmanship and creative excellence with an international, client‑centric commercial culture. The Maison values discretion, high service standards and collaborative cross‑functional work, while promoting diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
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