Christian Dior Sales Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Christian Dior Couture, Paris — Apprenticeship Sales Assistant (alternance) in boutique retail. Start Aug 2026.
Overview
Christian Dior Couture is an iconic French haute couture and luxury ready-to-wear house, recognised for its craftsmanship, creativity and aspirational heritage. As part of a leading luxury group, the Maison operates globally across fashion, leather goods and accessories, offering employees opportunities to develop within a high‑standards, design‑driven environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage clients in a Paris boutique, delivering personalised, high‑touch service that reflects Dior’s brand values.
- Advise customers to identify needs and guide product selection, leveraging clienteling and persuasive sales techniques.
- Drive sales objectives: execute transactions, follow up on orders and contribute to conversion and loyalty targets.
- Support stock management activities including stock-taking, replenishment and reporting discrepancies to management.
- Participate in visual merchandising and boutique floor standards to ensure product presentation aligns with House directives.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a commercial/business programme and seeking an alternance (apprenticeship) placement.
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
- Knowledge of a third language — ideally Chinese (zh), Russian (ru) or Arabic (ar) — is a strong advantage.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, customer‑centric attitude and genuine interest in luxury fashion retail.
- Available to start the apprenticeship at the end of August 2026 and able to work on site in Paris.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level; designed for candidates at the beginning of their career. No prior professional experience required, although previous customer‑facing or retail internships—especially in luxury—are advantageous.
Education
Currently undertaking commercial/business studies (vocational certificate, BTS, Bachelor or equivalent) and eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
The Maison prizes creativity, meticulous craftsmanship and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence. Working at Christian Dior Couture means contributing to a heritage brand that values passion, professional development and inclusion across its global boutiques.
About Cerulean
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