Country Manager (m/f/d) AT & CH

Position

Whatever you do for work or pleasure do it with passion! Live with passion! Christian Dior

Christian Dior Couture offers more than a beautiful brand to our clients; We invite them to be part of the heritage, to share our passion for luxury and to be part of the Dior family.

We look for the same desire in our employees, to have enthusiasm and passion about being part of the House of Dior.

You are a visionary leader with a passion for luxury retail? We are looking for a Country Manager for Austria and Switzerland based in Geneva .

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the retail strategy and enhancing the DIOR brand experience in the region.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing retail strategies that drive business growth & brand awareness and enhance the overall customer experience
• Overseeing the day-to-day retail operations and ensuring alignment with global standards in our 5 boutiques in Austria (Vienna) and Switzerland (Geneva, Geneva Baby, St. Moritz & Zurich)
• Leading, inspiring, and developing a diverse team of retail talents, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Providing guidance, mentorship, and training to ensure the team delivers exceptional client experience and achieves sales targets
• Developing and managing budgets, sales forecasts, and financial performance for retail operations as well as implementing initiatives to enhance customer loyalty
• Analyzing sales data and market trends to make informed decisions that optimize profitability.
• Managing project tasks related to the opening of new boutiques, including retro planning, budget management, operations, and team coordination
• Creating partnerships with local institutions in the countries
• Ensuring a consistent and exceptional customer experience across all retail touchpoints

Profile

• At least 10 years of experience in retail management with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Retail Management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the luxury retail market and luxury fashion industry
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in German and English & French, another language on top is a plus

Additional information

The opportunity to join the LVMH Group (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), the world leader in high-quality and luxury products.

We are working in an international environment with passionate people and amazing development opportunities as we follow the lifelong learning approach.

Working at Dior is not only about entering the world of exclusive luxury, it also offers lovely benefits.

• Lunch benefit with 144€ net per month
• Access to Corporate Benefits
• Special Employee conditions after successful completion of probation period
• Referral Program Bonus Talents are knowing good Talents
• Family Atmosphere & Flat Hierarchies
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Career opportunities withing the LVMH Group

DIOR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest and we are looking forward to receiving your application in English.