Christian Dior Senior Retail Merchandiser, Handbag

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly and monthly analysis of key performance indicators (revenue, sell-through, inventory levels) across European markets, identifying performance drivers and optimization levers
• Consolidate market feedback and requirements from local merchandisers to inform buying strategy and product allocation decisions
• Lead showroom buying processes four times annually, including order placement, KPI tracking, analysis preparation, and store-level allocation in alignment with supply chain and cluster strategies
• Develop and maintain the permanent assortment offering each season, proposes SKU additions and deletions based on market performance and Business Unit guidance
• Serve as primary liaison between central Business Unit, European stakeholders, and retail teams, ensuring consistent information flow and addressing market-specific product needs
• Monitor competitive positioning, market trends, and consumer preferences across the region; provide structured market insights and recommendations
• Coordinate with supply chain, planning, visual merchandising, and training functions to support category execution and retail readiness
• Prepare business review presentations and supporting analytical materials for European performance and strategy sessions
• Foster retail community engagement and recommend impactful communications to support sell-through and brand alignment

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in retail merchandising within luxury fashion houses
• Fluent English proficiency
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and performance tracking tools
• Strong analytical rigor and comfort with data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated product sensitivity and deep interest in women's leather goods and accessories
• Proven ability to work effectively in multinational, cross-functional environments
• Attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and customer-focused orientation

Skills

Experience

Minimum 7–10 years in retail merchandising, preferably within a luxury fashion house. The ideal candidate will have direct experience managing product categories across multiple geographic markets and coordinating with both central business units and local retail teams.

Education

Not specified; advanced degree in business, fashion, or related discipline is preferred but not mandatory given strong professional experience in luxury merchandising.

Workplace

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.

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