Christian Dior Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is an iconic French fashion house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear and luxury accessories. As part of the Dior Maison and the LVMH group, the Maison combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global retail presence, offering careers that intersect creativity, craftsmanship and commercial excellence.
Christian Dior Couture — Merchandising Assistant (Apprenticeship) in Paris. Apprentice role at 30 Avenue Montaigne supporting merchandising, stock analysis and allocations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce weekly, monthly and annual merchandising reports including sales, sell‑through, stock coverage and best‑seller analysis.
- Perform ad‑hoc quantitative analyses: pre‑buy assessments, end‑of‑collection reports and seasonal performance reviews.
- Monitor newness performance and pre‑sales; track stock levels relative to store capacity and absorption.
- Recommend and execute stock optimizations: rebalancings with other regions, incoming/outgoing transfers and consolidation of retail replenishment requests.
- Support allocation follow‑ups and uniform distribution for store staff.
- Coordinate merchandising assets and materials for retail teams (exclusivity books, trunkshow tools) and liaise with EMEA/France Merchandising, VM, Marketing, Training and Press teams.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School or University within an alternance/apprenticeship program.
- Analytical mindset with strong numerical rigor and product sensitivity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings clearly to cross‑functional teams.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Fluent English.
Skills
Experience
Open to early‑career candidates; ideally one prior internship in merchandising, retail or business analysis.
Education
Enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School or University (alternance/apprenticeship required).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture rooted in creativity, meticulous craftsmanship and commercial ambition. Christian Dior Couture promotes diversity and inclusion, and the Maison explicitly supports the employment and integration of people with disabilities.
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