Christian Dior Sales Associate
- Location
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior Couture is a leading maison within the LVMH group, celebrated for its French heritage, couture savoir‑faire and creative leadership in fashion and leather goods. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous standards of luxury retail, offering employees structured training and internal mobility across the wider LVMH ecosystem.
Christian Dior Couture is hiring a Sales Associate (Fixed Term) in Auckland — temporary full‑time boutique role focused on clienteling and meeting sales targets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the Maison’s ambassador by delivering a warm, informed and highly personalised welcome to every client.
- Develop and maintain long‑term client relationships through proactive clienteling, follow‑up and curated communications to grow a loyal client base.
- Achieve individual and store sales targets and KPIs through expert product presentation, persuasive selling and cross‑selling of seasonal launches.
- Demonstrate thorough product and brand knowledge to guide clients through the Maison’s heritage, creative codes and collections.
- Execute boutique standards including visual merchandising, stock replenishment, receiving and POS transactions to ensure impeccable store presentation.
- Collaborate with the boutique team on store initiatives, events and trainings; contribute to a positive, high‑performing retail environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum three years’ experience in luxury or premium retail, or a client‑facing sales environment.
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships and drive brand loyalty through consultative selling.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a polished, client‑centric manner.
- Highly organised, self‑motivated and able to work effectively under pressure and at pace.
- Demonstrates resilience, professionalism and the capacity to act as a role model for peers and clients.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in luxury retail or client‑facing sales roles, with a demonstrated track record of meeting sales targets and cultivating high‑value client relationships.
Education
Secondary education required; tertiary study in fashion, retail, business or a related discipline preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
This position is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
Benefits
Internal career progression across DIOR and the LVMH Group; generous staff discount and monthly commission, annual bonus and incentives; three Wellness Days per year; comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training; opportunity to work with a talented team; access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Culture
DIOR cultivates a high‑calibre, creative workplace that prizes artisanal excellence, refinement and continual development. The Maison emphasizes structured learning, internal mobility within LVMH and an inclusive environment where employees are supported to progress their careers.
About Cerulean
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