Europe Merchandising Project Manager (M/W)

LVMH; Neuilly-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dior, part of LVMH, invites a European Visual Merchandising professional to drive cross-market projects across Europe. You will coordinate with local markets, central teams, and global partners to ensure brand-aligned execution of retail, events, and window strategies.

You will lead coordination, budgeting, and supplier negotiations, with hands-on experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and 3D tools. English fluency required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Design, Visual Merchandising, Architecture, Marketing, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail animation, project management, retail architecture or trade marketing, ideally in an international and demanding environment.
• Exposure to beauty, luxury, retail or selective distribution environments is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee regional retail and event merchandising projects and ensure alignment with budgets.
• Monitor budgets and cost optimization with Finance, ensuring full compliance with the Maison's image and guidelines.
• Handle supplier relationships, negotiate merchandising agreements by brand/retailer and supplier rates.

Skills

Fluent English

Project coordination

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Design/Visual Merchandising/Architecture/Marketing/Business

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

3D tools

Office Pack

Job description

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:

Craft together with joy

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

Job responsibilities

1.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.

2.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.
• 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

Profile

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

• Strong sense of organization and ability to work under pressure
• Aesthetic sensitivity and strong affinity with luxury codes

Additional information

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).

1) 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.

2) Potential Career Path From this role

• Regional Visual Merchandising Manager: Leading a broader regional VM team, encompassing permanent and ephem
• 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.

Recruitment process

* The process outlined above is subject to change based on the company's evolving business needs.

Christian Dior described himself as a fashion and perfume designer. The House of Dior, founded in 1946, changed the face of ladies’ style forever when its New Look was unveiled in the halls of 30 Avenue Montaigne on February 12, 1947. The revolutionary look was accompanied by a fragrance, Miss Dior, the finishing touch designed to “leave a trail of desire in a woman’s wake”. This timeless perfume was the first fragrance created by a visionary brand which invented the concept of global beauty with its Rouge Dior and subsequent cosmetic lines.
The current-day trustees of this legendary expertise – Francis Kurkdjian, Perfume Creation Director, and Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup – are the heirs to Christian Dior’s perfectionism. The worldwide renown of the House’s creations is partly down to its seductive muses, including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman and Robert Pattinson.

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.
Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.
Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.