Christian Dior Retail Merchandising Manager, Accessories
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 24, 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.
Join Christian Dior Couture in Paris as a Retail Merchandising Manager overseeing accessories strategy for the Men's line, driving category growth and market alignment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor category performance indicators including sales and sell-through metrics, implementing corrective action plans with regional teams as needed
- Define and execute assortment strategies and cluster-based buying plans tailored to each collection and market segment
- Coordinate product collection briefs by consolidating seasonal sales analysis, competitive pricing intelligence, and regional market feedback into cohesive launch strategies
- Manage currency price positioning across markets, monitoring foreign exchange fluctuations and competitive dynamics to maintain pricing equilibrium
- Oversee showroom organization and pre-buy processes, estimating volume requirements and maintaining detailed segmentation tools for store formats
- Drive buyer review meetings across regional offices regarding assortments, quantity validation, and market-specific debriefs
- Balance product line allocations against Open-to-Buy budgets while respecting regional assortment preferences and permanent offering requirements
- Optimize store openings by aligning inventory allocation with delivery schedules and product availability
- Facilitate cross-category collaboration with visual merchandising, e-commerce, and product marketing teams to maximize product launches and seasonal activations
- Develop and champion in-season rebalancing opportunities and opportunistic replenishment strategies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business, Commerce, Retail Management, Luxury and Fashion Marketing, or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience as a Retail Merchandiser or Central Buyer in the fashion industry
- Proven experience managing teams and reporting directly to senior leadership
- Fluency in French and English (written and spoken); Italian is advantageous
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Analytical mindset with exceptional synthesis, organizational, and initiative-driven capabilities
- Demonstrated rigor, precision, and attention to detail in data management and assortment planning
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Retail Merchandiser or Central Buyer in the fashion industry, ideally with direct responsibility for merchandise performance. Demonstrated experience managing teams and maintaining strategic communications with executive leadership.
Education
Master's degree from a recognized business school, university, or engineering institution, with specialization in merchandising, luxury management, fashion marketing, retail strategy, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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