Europe Merchandising Project Manager (M/W)

Parfums Christian Dior; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Parfums Christian Dior recherche un(e) Coordinateur(trice) Visual Merchandising Europe en mission temporaire pour assurer le déploiement cohérent de l’identité visuelle de la Maison à travers les marchés européens, en respect des guidelines et du budget.

Vous coordonnerez des projets VM, des animations retail et des vitrines, en interface avec les équipes locales, européennes et centrales, et vous suivrez les données et les fournisseurs avec rigueur.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d’expérience en visual merchandising ou domaines associés.
• Expérience en coordination de projets transverses impliquant plusieurs marchés.
• Exposition dans l’univers du luxe/retail international souhaitée.
• Capacité à travailler avec des marchés européens et des équipes centrales.

Responsibilities

• Coordonner des projets VM transmarket en Europe.
• Servir d’interface entre marchés locaux, équipes Europe et centrales.
• Produire des dessins AutoCAD et rendus 3D.
• Gérer les budgets et le suivi des fournisseurs VM.
• Veiller au respect des guidelines de la marque et des délais.
• Maintenir les bases de données merchandising et les briefs.
• Assurer l’exécution des campagnes et des animations retail.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

MS Office

Vendor negotiation

3D rendering

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

Poste

Do you wish to join the House of Dreams?

In this House, you will continue to perpetuate the dream of our creator: that of a more beautiful and happier world.

You will also consolidate our vision: to become the most desirable House in the world of beauty, an absolute reference of French luxury, a symbol of joy and hope.

This Vision Is Carried By Our Six Values That You Will Embody Daily As Designers Of Dreams - Values That Engage And Define Us

Create Passionately

Craft together with joy

Excel for ultimate luxury

Lead with audacity

Cultivate Triumphant inclusivity

Commit and act to re-enchant the world.

Design your dreams with Dior.

YOUR IMPACT

As part of the Europe Visual Merchandising team, you will contribute to the consistent and qualitative deployment of the Maison’s visual identity across the region on a temporary assignment.

In this role, you will support and coordinate visual merchandising projects across European markets, acting as a key interface between local teams, Europe functions and Central stakeholders. You will help ensure that retail merchandising, brand animation and event-related projects are developed and executed in line with business needs, brand guidelines, operational feasibility and budget requirements.

DATES OF THE MISSION : 01/12/2026 to 31/05/2027

Missions

• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as the key interface and communication bridge between local markets, Europe teams (commercial, finance, marketing) and Central teams (design, procurement, deployment, brand animation, visual merchandising) to ensure project alignment.
• Coordinate local market needs and provide expert guidance to markets on visual merchandising guidelines and operational requirements.
• Production of technical drawings in AutoCAD and 3D renderings in SketchUp.
• Foster collaborative relationships and information sharing across internal and external stakeholders to streamline project execution.
• Retail, Soft & Event Project Management
• Oversee retail and perfumery merchandising projects across the region, validating and checking briefs prepared by local markets before submission to international teams.
• Contribute to the joint creation of animation areas, window displays, and detailed project and execution plans.
• Drive the operational implementation of brand animation campaigns, POS materials, and scenographies for trainings, seminars, conventions, and event windows.
• Data, Budget & Supplier Management
• Build, maintain, and rigorously update merchandising databases, including point-of-sale identity sheets and precise distribution typologies.
• Manage budget monitoring and cost optimization in close collaboration with Finance, ensuring full compliance with the Maison's image and guidelines.
• Handle supplier relationships, negotiate merchandising agreements by brand/retailer and supplier rates, and conduct competitive monitoring.
• The responsibilities outlined in this job description are subject to change based on the company's needs and ongoing projects

Profil

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Design, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, Marketing, Business or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail animation, project management, retail architecture or trade marketing, ideally in an international and demanding environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, markets and external partners.
• Exposure to beauty, luxury, retail or selective distribution environments is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage several topics simultaneously.
• Good understanding of retail merchandising, temporary visibility, POS materials and event-related execution.
• Solid budget follow-up and cost management capabilities.
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to review briefs, structure project plans and coordinate implementation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills and supplier management experience are a plus.
• Tools: AutoCAD, Sketch up, Photoshop, 3D tools, Office Pack

Languages

• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• French is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Creative & Innovative
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Strong sense of organization and ability to work under pressure
• Aesthetic sensitivity and strong affinity with luxury codes

Information à l'attention des candidats

ID&E Footing

Inclusivity is not just a noble principle; it is the very heart of our excellence. In a world where our clients, talents, and ideas increasingly come from diverse backgrounds, our diversity is our strength.

At Parfums Christian Dior, this means being a House where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and valued, regardless of their uniqueness. Because we know well: a House that reflects this diversity is a sustainable, vibrant House, rooted in both dreams and reality. Inclusivity cannot be decreed; it is practiced daily.

(If you require any reasonable adjustments within the application process, feel free to indicate it in your application).

Informations à l'attention des candidats internes

Compétences à développer

• Soft and Hard Skills you will develop in this role
• Strategic Project Leadership: Deepen expertise in leading complex, multi-market visual merchandising projects from concept to flawless execution, mastering budget management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment on a European scale.
• Cross-Cultural Communication & Influence: Enhance abilities to articulate brand vision, negotiate solutions, and build consensus across diverse European markets and central teams, fostering strong collaborative relationships.
• Advanced VM & Retail Innovation: Gain cutting-edge knowledge in episodic retail activations, visual storytelling, and customer experience design, driven by continuous market trend analysis and innovative solutions.
• Potential Career Path From this role
• Regional Visual Merchandising Manager: Leading a broader regional VM team, encompassing permanent and fleeting VM, and defining regional strategies.
• VM Manager at Market or Central Level: Evolving into a leadership position responsible for visual merchandising strategy and execution, either within a specific market or as part of a global central team.
• Retail Design Architect: Transitioning to roles focused on the permanent retail environment, leveraging project management and design coordination skills.