Christian Dior Regional Director, Fine Jewelry and Timepieces

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned FJ&T boutiques to assess market conditions, team performance, inventory levels, and ensure optimal brand presentation and operational effectiveness
• Partner with Regional Vice Presidents and store leadership to drive FJ&T category performance and achieve annual sales targets
• Implement comprehensive 360-degree FJ&T strategies encompassing product assortment, sales training, in-store client experience, operations, and events
• Provide floor coaching to retail leaders and sales associates to boost engagement, identify growth opportunities, and develop targeted action plans in partnership with Training teams
• Mentor and support a leadership team of FJ&T talents, including Assistant Boutique Managers and FJ&T Ambassadors, to scale implementation of regional initiatives
• Coach Client Advisors on portfolio development, particularly within the Grand Vendeur community, to cultivate lasting client relationships
• Develop High Jewelry business segments by implementing strategy across boutiques: conducting training, orchestrating High Jewelry viewings, leading event preparation, attending events, engaging in tandem selling, and serving as brand ambassador
• Establish and execute client mapping strategies with Regional Client Relation Directors to grow High Jewelry business and build long-term client loyalty
• Monitor operational performance including stock organization, safe management, and proper use of selling tools and packaging
• Attend regional and international FJ&T events to meet clients, host experiences, and support top sellers in achieving sales goals
• Directly manage Regional Jewelry and Timepiece Sales Manager to optimize individual and regional performance in strategic markets
• Collaborate with merchandising teams to ensure appropriate stock and assortment levels align with regional demand
• Serve as market expert, identifying new client acquisition and retention opportunities while providing competitive landscape insights to corporate
• Ensure visual merchandising standards are maintained across all assigned boutiques in partnership with visual teams
• Cultivate a community of FJ&T leaders and sellers throughout the region
• Partner with Regional Director in recruiting and hiring qualified candidates for FJ&T roles and support onboarding of new hires

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of retail store management experience, preferably in fine jewelry and/or timepiece environments
• Proven track record presenting High Jewelry collections and closing sales with ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clientele
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar sales volumes
• Capacity for frequent local and international travel
• Proficiency in managing multi-store retail networks
• Expertise in luxury retail sales methodologies and high-touch clienteling
• Strong background in team training, development, and leadership within a luxury retail context

Skills

Experience

7–8 years of progressive retail management experience, preferably within fine jewelry, watches, or luxury goods; proven expertise in leading multi-unit retail operations and building high-performing sales teams; substantial background in luxury clienteling and managing ultra-high-net-worth client relationships with demonstrated success in closing significant transactions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, marketing, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience in luxury retail leadership may be considered in lieu of formal degree.

Workplace

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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