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.
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.