Christian Dior Merchandising Coordinator, Shoes & Baby

Position

Job Title: Merchandising Coordinator, Shoes & Baby

Reports to: Senior Manager, Merchandising, Shoes

JOB OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for supporting the Shoe business in managing the business strategy, buying process, allocation, competitive market analysis and product tool creation for the Americas Boutiques.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Merchandising Functions

• Review and complete weekly sales reports, stock on hand, and delivery receipts to support Shoe sales plan

• Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage daily product inquiries, collect qualitative feedback and present business updates on Retail calls
• Participate and share new ideas to drive Shoe & Baby business strategy

• Aggregate boutique feedback for collection launch and end of season recaps

• Gather market insight and prepare recaps on competitive pricing, trends, market activities, and events

• Support assortment of new store openings, pop ups and events
• Work with Senior Merchandising Manager on effective communication with the Paris central merchandising team to provide feedback and outline market needs

• Create and lead seasonal launch tools for Shoes & Baby: buy book creation, lead photo and selling tools, ensure client orders are filled accurately, strategically adjust allocations based on business needs

• Support Senior Merchandising Managers to complete Reserve process; including product selection, units to open, order validation in partnership with Supply Chain, follow up with stores and tracking conversion

• Assist Senior Manager during seasonal markets in Paris/Virtual Market, while remaining positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions

• Participate in premarket analysis: by store, by classification, by collection and recap findings
• Review sales results on Advertising campaigns and catalogue styles

Reporting functions

• Prepare weekly selling reports and support on newsletters
• Complete analysis on fast/slow sellers, sell-thru, client metrics and provide business insights
• Compile seasonal & Event collection feedback from boutiques

Profile

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong organizational skills and drive for results, ability to be detail oriented
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
• Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
• Handles time management and priority setting to maximize time effectively and efficiently
• Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams
• Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business

• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-starter and independent problem solver who is action oriented

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2 years prior Merchandising/Buying experience, luxury retail Women's experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail KPIs
• Advanced Excel. knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, specifically skills in PowerPoint
• Ability for domestic and international travel

Additional information

The selected candidate will be offered a salary within the range of $70,000 - $75,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The salary offered will be dependent upon the candidate's relevant skills and experience. Christian Dior Inc. offers comprehensive benefit plans such as medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and short and long-term disability. Additional employee perks include, but are not limited to employee discount program, various paid time off, volunteer time off, holidays, mental health and wellbeing support, family friendly benefits, reproductive health care, child and elder care services, commuter benefits, 401k plans with an employer contributions matching plan, employee referral program, and more.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d'art". Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.