Trade Merchandising Trainee
Position
Position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is part of the Regional Architecture & Trade Merchandising Team within Parfums Christian Dior orient (PCDO).
Job responsibilities
- Support the Trade Merchandising Project Manager in driving design of Trade and VM animations.
- Assist in design of popups, animations & events following brand guidelines.
- Adapt international guidelines to local retailer briefs.
- Draft 2D and 3D models and visuals.
- Support in technical packages, review of technical drawings and details.
- Follow up production, material selection and quality control.
- Create bespoke presentations & opening books to guide stakeholders.
- Assist in adapting generic VM to bespoke POS windows, animation walls, and spaces.
- Assist forecasting of elements based on marketing plan.
- Deploy retail animations according to animation/trade marketing plan.
- Adapt international guidelines for local implementation.
Profile
- Graduate in Design.
- Ability to use CAD packages.
- Knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, Office.
- Interest in Retail and Cosmetic Industry.
- Able to communicate in English (written & verbal).
- French or Arabic is a plus.
- Keenness to learn and take initiative.
Benefits
- Challenging role in fast‑moving, ambitious environment with daily learning opportunities.
- Competitive package including compensation, benefits and perks.
- Career perspective with worldwide presence and continuous growth within 75 distinguished houses.