Christian Dior Menswear Deputy Department Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a leading haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear maison within the LVMH group. Renowned for its heritage, artisanal savoir‑faire and iconic collections, the House combines exacting creative standards with a global retail footprint and a client-centric, service-driven retail culture.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Menswear Deputy Department Manager in London (Harrods) to lead sales, client development and team performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Department Manager in achieving commercial and operational targets for the Menswear concession at Harrods.
- Lead by example to mentor, train and motivate the sales team, elevating selling techniques and client service standards.
- Develop and implement local client development and retention strategies, targeting VVIC and Elite clientele.
- Coordinate daily store operations: task delegation, stock ordering/management, loss-prevention and cash/credit procedures.
- Build relationships with Head Office to report on product performance, provide market feedback and support merchandising decisions.
- Resolve customer complaints professionally and ensure consistently high standards of housekeeping, visual display and boutique presentation.
- Participate in recruitment, evaluation and development of team members and represent the Maison at client or public events when required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in luxury fashion retail, including prior Assistant Manager or equivalent supervisory experience.
- Demonstrable knowledge of men's ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain high-value clients (clienteling experience).
- Strong leadership and people-development skills with a track record of managing an experienced team.
- Excellent verbal communication and relationship-building capabilities; passion for the Christian Dior brand.
- Fluency in a second language preferred.
Skills
Experience
Minimum five years in luxury fashion retail with prior experience at Assistant Manager or Deputy Department Manager level, proven sales leadership and a track record of recruiting and developing long-term clients.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
The Maison fosters a meticulous, client‑first retail culture rooted in French couture heritage and LVMH’s standards of excellence. Employees operate in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where craftsmanship, discretion and professional development are prized.
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