Christian Dior Sales and Education Executive
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $70,000–85,000/year
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Jun 15, 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.
Sales and Education Executive at Parfums Christian Dior, Chicago. Lead field sales, drive revenue, manage retail teams across Sephora and Ulta. $70K–$85K annual.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and execute territory-specific sales strategies to achieve revenue goals, market leadership position, and penetration targets aligned with brand strategy
- Conduct regular field visits with approved cadence to provide hands-on coaching and support to brand teams, emphasizing A-C volume doors and strategic freelance deployment
- Lead, coach, and motivate internal and external Brand Ambassadors to promote Dior values, foster creativity, and achieve collective productivity objectives
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high-performing talent while creating succession plans for Market Leads, Selling Specialists, and Freelancers
- Enhance skills and capabilities of Freelance associates, Multi-Brand Beauty Consultants, and store teams using brand tracking tools and side-by-side selling techniques
- Ensure consistent roll-out and execution of product launches, brand elevation initiatives, training programs, and 360° visual merchandising execution
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of Retailer CRM programs and Dior.com omni-channel programming to optimize client experience across touchpoints
- Optimize Selling Specialist productivity through strategic staffing, travel and expense reconciliation, and in-store spend maximization within allocated budgets
- Partner with Area Manager to prioritize market, trends, and competitive landscape decisions; implement strategies to maximize business opportunities
- Collaborate with key stakeholders (Retailer Beauty Advisors, Store Management, Sales, HR, Merchandising, Retail Events) to enhance CRM, brand image, assortment, and inventory
- Develop weekly, monthly, and annual market strategies supporting business priorities and events
- Manage accountability for profitability and ROI; strategically manage budgets, foster innovative spending approaches, and seek incremental return on investment
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of sales management and people leadership experience in a retail environment
- Proven makeup artistry skills with a strong portfolio or demonstrated ability to apply makeup across diverse skin tones, ages, and types
- Deep understanding of the fragrance category, including olfactive families, fragrance notes, and the psychology of scent
- Proficiency in English language, both written and verbal
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build strong business relationships
- Strategic and analytical thinking capability to drive business success
- Strong business acumen to analyze data and develop strategic action plans
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of sales management and people leadership experience in a retail environment. Luxury and cosmetics industry experience is preferable. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive revenue growth, and develop talent in a fast-paced retail setting.
Education
No specific educational requirement stated; typical expectations for this level would include high school diploma or equivalent, with college education preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.
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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