- Location
- Capelle aan den IJssel Zeeland Netherlands
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Oct 22, 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.
Parfums Christian Dior is hiring a full-time, permanent Retail Developer for West Brabant and Zeeland, based in Capelle aan den IJssel. The role drives sell-out and retail network performance across approximately 30 multibrand stores, develops store teams and delivers an exceptional client experience; it works closely with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Training and retail partners.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive direct sell-out performance through strong field presence.
- Closely track regional performance by cluster, store and product category.
- Develop and implement strategic action plans to increase sell-out.
- Monitor product assortment, testers and sampling usage.
- Analyze competitor activity and market trends.
- Indirectly manage store performance, focusing on top stores in clusters 1, 2 and 3.
- Build regional plans and priorities.
- Follow up on trade marketing activations by chain.
- Motivate and inspire store teams to deliver excellence.
- Deliver product and sales training sessions.
- Present new product launches and initiatives.
- Ensure merchandising aligns with Dior guidelines.
- Ensure the Dior selling ceremony is implemented in stores.
- Develop loyalty through strong relationships with top clients.
- Drive cross-selling and productivity.
- Deliver expert beauty services.
Qualifications
- Experience in multibrand environments is a plus.
- Creative and innovative; demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and resilience.
- Entrepreneurial mindset; proactive and assertive, with critical-thinking and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration, emotional intelligence and communication skills.
- Empathy, integrity and learning agility.
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail and strong work ethic.
- Adaptability, problem-solving ability and business acumen.
- Strong sales performance analysis skills.
- Retail and field management skills.
- Training and coaching capabilities.
- Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.
- Willingness to travel within the region.
- Strong passion for retail and field work.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years of experience in retail or commercial roles; minimum 3 years of experience
Workplace
The role is situated in Capelle aan den IJssel, Zeeland, Netherlands — conveniently close to Rotterdam.
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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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