Christian Dior Retail Developer
Parfums Christian Dior seeks a Retail Developer in Maastricht, Netherlands to drive sell-out and retail development across multibrand stores.
Overview
Parfums Christian Dior is the prestige beauty division of a leading global luxury group (LVMH). The maison is recognised for its haute-couture heritage translated into perfumery and cosmetics, with a relentless focus on creativity, elevated client experience and uncompromising product standards. The brand operates an international network across department stores, multibrand retailers and owned retail, offering fast-paced, field-oriented career opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive sell-out performance across a portfolio of approximately 30 multibrand stores in the assigned region, with a commercial focus on top cluster stores (approx. 70% direct sell-out activity; 30% indirect store performance management).
- Monitor regional performance by cluster and by store; develop and implement targeted action plans to improve KPIs and maximise revenue per square metre.
- Plan and coordinate promotional and trade activities with retail chains; ensure alignment between brand initiatives and store execution.
- Ensure optimal product assortment, tester allocation and sampling usage; track competitor presence and in-store activations to inform tactical decisions.
- Coach, motivate and train store teams to deliver Dior selling ceremonies and brand-consistent customer experiences; deliver product presentations and in-store trainings.
- Secure flawless merchandising and visual standards in line with brand guidelines across the multibrand network.
- Develop clienteling and loyalty through high-value 1:1 appointments, cross-selling initiatives and bespoke service offerings; act as a visible brand ambassador in the market.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' commercial or retail experience, ideally within beauty or luxury retail; prior experience with multibrand accounts is advantageous.
- Native or fluent Dutch with strong command of English for daily reporting and cross-border collaboration.
- Demonstrable beauty expertise with advanced make-up skills and product knowledge.
- Proven ability to analyse sales data and translate insights into actionable store-level plans.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the capacity to coach, influence and build strong retailer relationships.
- Flexible, field-oriented mindset with willingness to travel across the region and work beyond standard office hours.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of commercial or retail experience in beauty or luxury retail; established relationships with key multibrand beauty retailers in the market are a strong advantage.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, retail management or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
The role is situated in Maastricht, North Holland, Netherlands. Within North Holland, Cerulean currently features 79 open roles, including 7 recent additions. Across Netherlands, Cerulean lists 140 open roles — 12 of them newly added.
Culture
Dior’s beauty division emphasises excellence, creativity and an uncompromising client-first ethos. Field roles combine entrepreneurial autonomy with rigorous brand standards, working cross-functionally with commercial, merchandising and marketing teams to deliver elevated retail experiences.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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