Retail Merchandising Intern — Women's Leather Goods (Europe)

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is an iconic French haute couture and luxury goods Maison with a global presence. As part of a leading luxury group, the brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire, creative vision and commercial excellence across fashion, accessories and leather goods.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Retail Merchandiser for Women's Leather Goods (Europe) across day‑to‑day merchandising activities and strategic projects.
• Compile and maintain Weekly and Monthly performance reports and deliver ad hoc micro‑analyses to inform commercial decisions.
• Monitor sell‑throughs for seasonal collections and availability rates for permanent ranges; communicate findings to the buying team.
• Review stock levels weekly for seasonal and permanent collections and coordinate rebalancing actions with Planning, Supply Chain and regional coordinators.
• Contribute to internal communications for the retail network, including creation of newsletters.
• Prepare pre‑buy analyses and participate in one buying session; assist in defining boutique allocations according to sales potential.
• Prepare post‑buy presentations and follow up on allocation outcomes.
• Liaise with cross‑functional teams (merchandising zone, supply chain, visual merchandising, Dior AC and boutique coordinators) to ensure network alignment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School or University (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) and eligible for an internship; available to start July 2026.
• Prior internship or experience in merchandising, supply chain or product roles within fashion or luxury preferred, with a strong numerical orientation.
• Advanced Excel and advanced PowerPoint proficiency.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Personal qualities: methodical, rigorous, strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, analytical mindset with creative sensibility.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level internship. Previous hands‑on experience in merchandising or supply chain within fashion or luxury is desirable but not mandatory.

Education

Enrolled in a Business School, Engineering School or University (Bachelor's or Master's level).

Culture

The Maison fosters a craftsmanship‑driven, creative and high‑performance working environment rooted in haute couture tradition. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines, balancing commercial rigor with creative ambition while promoting inclusion and diversity.