Wholesale Assistant (Internship)

Overview

Christian Dior Couture is a leading maison of haute couture and ready‑to‑wear within the LVMH group, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, creative innovation and global luxury retail operations. The brand operates internationally across womenswear, menswear and accessories, combining a storied heritage with ongoing digital and commercial transformation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Process and manage B2B returns: receive, inspect and record defective articles from international wholesale clients.
• Coordinate dispatch of defective items to workshops or relevant departments for assessment and repair, and ensure timely return of repaired goods to clients.
• Oversee operational and logistical follow‑up for returns and shipments, liaising closely with internal logistics teams to guarantee accurate preparation and flawless dispatch.
• Support planning and execution of eight annual wholesale showrooms (four womenswear, four menswear): schedule appointments, manage operational planning and provide on‑site assistance.
• Enter and register orders captured during showrooms into the sales/order management system.
• Prepare reports, presentations and assorted documentation to support the Wholesale Business Unit.
• Assist with calendar management, travel bookings, expense reports and the organisation of internal and external BU events.

Qualifications

• Current student in a higher education programme (Bac+4/5 level) in business, commerce or management (university or grande école).
• Fluent oral and written French and English; strong rédactional skills; additional language considered an asset.
• High degree of organisation, rigour and attention to detail.
• Respect for confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Proficiency with office productivity software, including MS Office.

Skills

Experience

Entry‑level / internship: open to current master‑level students with little or no prior professional experience. Previous exposure to wholesale, retail operations or logistics is a plus but not required.

Education

Bac+4/5 (Master's level) in Commerce, Management, Business Administration or equivalent.

Culture

Christian Dior Couture combines a heritage of haute couture craftsmanship with a contemporary, internationally focused commercial organisation. The workplace emphasises excellence, creativity and collaboration while advancing digital transformation and inclusive employment practices.