Christian Dior Merchandising Assistant — Watches & Jewellery (Internship)

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a premier maison of haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, operating within the LVMH group. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire and creative direction across fashion and jewellery/timepiece lines, offering highly collaborative, cross‑disciplinary career paths within a global luxury network.

Role & Responsibilities

• Produce weekly performance analyses by product type, collection and boutique, with special focus on recent launches.
• Monitor network results against targets, analyse variances and identify operational levers to drive growth.
• Contribute to regional purchasing discussions and support assortment planning for the France & Monaco network.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative dossiers ahead of monthly performance reviews for each boutique.
• Conduct competitive and market studies (newness, trends, high‑jewellery events) to inform assortment strategy.
• Support cluster reviews and implement assortment adjustments across the retail network.
• Assist in quarterly sales forecasting across the full range and manage inventory transfer arbitrations between boutiques.
• Coordinate daily with retail teams to pilot product launches: verify network stock levels, compile 360° action plans and communication materials.
• Create curated product assortments and manage transfers for in‑store jewellery events; produce sales support tools (product books, listings).
• Order and manage point‑of‑sale fixtures and presentation aids (e.g., display trays, mounts) and provide onsite support during local jewellery events.
• Liaise with central Watch & Jewellery teams (Merchandising, Supply Chain, Logistics), Dior Academy and Visual Merchandising to ensure alignment.

Qualifications

• Final‑year master's level student (Bac+5) or equivalent; business school or Institut d'Études Politiques (IEP) preferred.
• Internship (end‑of‑studies or gap‑year) — prior internship in merchandising or jewellery is a strong advantage.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint; comfortable with analytical tools and reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset, numerical acuity, organisational rigour and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive attitude and a pronounced sensitivity to luxury products; genuine interest in jewellery and/or horology.

Skills

Experience

Early‑career level; suitable for final‑year students or recent graduates. A previous internship in merchandising or in the jewellery/horology sector is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Master's level candidate (Bac+5) in Business, Commerce, Management or equivalent; IEP candidates also considered. Internship intended as end‑of‑studies placement or gap‑year experience.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior Couture prizes meticulous craftsmanship, creative excellence and cross‑functional collaboration across merchandising, retail and product teams. The maison promotes professional development within a high‑standards luxury environment and publicly supports inclusion and diversity, including initiatives for the employment of people with disabilities.

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.