Christian Dior Junior Manager - Retail Leadership Program

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Junior
Posted
Aug 5, 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 Junior Manager Retail Leadership Program | 30 Avenue Montaigne, Paris. Accelerated management track in luxury fashion retail.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maximize daily sales and monitor conversion rates; establish and track store-level sales targets in collaboration with store management
  • Lead or participate in regular store meetings focused on sales performance, product knowledge, merchandising updates, and team communication
  • Facilitate effective communication between store management and sales associates
  • Coordinate seasonal sales promotions, fashion shows, contests, and in-store marketing activations
  • Train and mentor sales team members on customer capture optimization and post-sale relationship development
  • Develop and maintain a personal client database to enhance customer lifetime value
  • Oversee product transfers, damage assessments, and vendor returns (RTVs) as required
  • Supervise departmental inventories and participate in stock audits
  • Verify accurate product pricing across all stock units
  • Minimize inventory shrinkage and loss through vigilant product management
  • Represent Christian Dior's aesthetic vision and brand image in all customer interactions

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or equivalent post-secondary qualification (BAC+5 or higher)
  • Minimum 3 years of retail or hospitality operations experience
  • Proven ability to establish strong interpersonal relationships and manage sales teams toward KPI achievement
  • Demonstrated commercial creativity and fashion sensitivity
  • Strong organizational, follow-up, and priority-management capabilities
  • High-impact communication and team coordination skills
  • Clear potential for advancement into middle management roles
  • Fluency in French and professional English

Skills

Sales performance analytics Team leadership and mentoring Customer relationship management (CRM) principles Inventory management and stock control Promotional campaign coordination Point-of-sale systems Visual merchandising awareness Clienteling and personal shopper techniques

Experience

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in retail or luxury hospitality, demonstrating competency in team coordination, sales target achievement, and customer service delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Master's degree (BAC+5) or equivalent advanced qualification in Business, Management, Hospitality, Fashion Retail, or a related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

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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Christian Dior

Christian Dior Junior Manager - Retail Leadership Program

Paris, France

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