Christian Dior Merchandising Analyst Trainee
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 16, 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.
Merchandising Trainee (m/f/d) at Christian Dior Couture Head Office in Munich, Germany — one-year contract supporting Central and Eastern Europe merchandising operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Generate weekly and monthly sales reports for all product categories
- Monitor and analyze daily business sales performance across regional markets
- Support store stock requests and rebalance inventory based on store performance metrics
- Coordinate product transfers within the Central and Eastern Europe region (DE, AT, CH, PL, CZ) and across broader European markets
- Provide analytical feedback on collections performance and boutique metrics at market level
- Collaborate with retail operations teams to execute initiatives designed to increase sales turnover
- Implement action plans in coordination with cross-functional departments including Visual Merchandising, Training, and Marketing
- Prepare comprehensive support materials for buying sessions, including sales reports, forecasting tools, and presentations for Store Managers
Qualifications
- University degree with focus on Merchandising, business administration, or equivalent relevant field
- First significant experience in an analytical role, ideally within Retail Merchandising or Business Analysis
- Demonstrated passion for fashion and luxury industry
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluency in German and English; proficiency in an additional language is advantageous
Skills
Experience
Entry-level candidate with first significant experience in an analytical position, ideally within Retail Merchandising, Business Analysis, or related function.
Education
University degree with focus on Merchandising, business administration, or another relevant field.
Workplace
This position is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Benefits
Holiday entitlement of 6 weeks per year; lunch benefit of €100 net per month; public transportation support of €100 net per month; additional day off on birthday; access to Corporate Benefits; opportunities for further training and development.
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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