Trainee Merchandising

Christian Dior Couture; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion house is seeking a Merchandising Trainee to join their team in Canada. This full-time, 12-month program involves supporting the business strategies for boutiques through reporting, product management, and market analysis. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of experience in merchandising or buying, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and a results-driven mentality. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential. The salary offered is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and achieve results.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business demands.

Responsibilities

• Support in managing weekly sales reports and product shipping.
• Assist with seasonal buying markets and stock rebalances.
• Prepare analysis on sales results and provide insights.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to deliver tight deadlines

Thrive in fast-paced environment

Effectively communicate with teams

Strong knowledge of Excel

Technical ability to manage merchandising software

Education

At least 6 months of prior Merchandising/Buying experience

Luxury retail Women's experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Dior Corporate Trainee participates in a program designed to identify and develop future talent for the organization. By working closely with their assigned Department, the Trainee supports the organization's short and long-term objectives through day to day administrative and long-term project work. Trainees across departments will collaborate to develop initiatives to improve business results, and present a project to the Executive Leadership Team. The Merchandising Trainee is responsible for supporting the department in managing the business strategy for the Canada Boutiques. Main responsibilities include reporting and recaps, product tool creation, competitive market analysis, supporting the buying process, and distribution in accordance with total company vision.

Responsibilities

• Review and support running weekly sales reports: Generate a variety of Excel based reports; store and business recaps, ensure tracking to sales targets
• Manage and follow up daily on product shipping and deliveries
• Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage day to day product inquiries and present business updates on Retail calls
• Participate and share new ideas to drive business strategy
• Assist with weekly stock rebalances to improve sales and sell-thru
• Monitor and Track Trunk Show Samples
• Analyze the market and prepare comprehensive recaps on competitive pricing, trends, market activities, and events monthly
• Support the creation of seasonal launch tools: buy book creation, manage photo and selling tools, ensure client orders are filled accurately, strategically adjust allocations to match reservation needs
• Assist team during 4 seasonal Buying Markets:
  • Support compilation of premarket analysis: by store and Find opportunities within each region & present strategy to Managers.
  • Remain positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions
• Review sales results on Advertising campaigns, catalogue and product highlights

Reporting Functions

• Prepare and provide analysis on fast/slow sellers and sell-thru report
• Prepare and compile seasonal qualitative collection feedback
• Hindsight end of season (EOS) product analysis and recaps
• Support Merchandising team on weekly reporting across categories and ad-hoc analysis as needed

Profile

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills, drive for results and ability to independently problem solve
• Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented
• Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
• Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams
• Think creatively when analyzing the business
• Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business; able to set priorities to maximize time effectively and efficiently
• Technical ability to manage merchandising software
• Full-time, 12 Month Program
• Must be available M-F, 9-6pm, Friday work from home
• At least 6 months of prior Merchandising/Buying work or internship experience, luxury retail Women\'s experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail critical metrics
• Strong knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint, proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary of $20 per hour.

Additional information

Christian Dior was the designer of dreams. In founding his House in 1947, marked by the revolution of the New Look, he metamorphosed his reveries into wonderful creations. Christian Dior Couture, the House of Dreams, is recognized for its French heritage and vibrant culture sublimating its unique Savoir-faire and Creativity through empowering "metiers d\'art". Our Maison is a destination for sustainable growth & success where we shape the future of our Talents in a positive, authentic & generous environment. We bloom & deliver excellence with passion, determination, courage & optimism to offer meaningful & daring codes.

Christian Dior Couture is part of the LVMH Group, where People Make the Difference. We value, celebrate, and welcome each unique talent and strive to create an inclusive environment providing all employees a sense of purpose. Beyond your role, we recognize the importance and passion of creating communities with shared values that enrich and impact beyond our organization. As an employee, you will have an opportunity to engage in our employee-led communities such as Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Christian Dior Couture provides equal employment opportunities to all employees as part of the LVMH Group, which attaches great importance to ensuring that its Maisons and their partners share a set of common rules, practices, and principles with respect to ethics, social responsibility, and protection of the environment.