Retail Activation Project Manager

Christian Dior FR; Neuilly-sur-Seine; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury fashion company based in Neuilly-sur-Seine is seeking a Retail Activation Project Manager to enhance brand image and client experience globally. This role involves coordinating retail activations for flagship boutiques, developing launch strategies, and ensuring that all facets of store openings are meticulously managed. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, excellent organizational skills, and a strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. A passion for luxury retail and inclusivity is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in a retail or event management environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail operations and field realities.
• Proven experience in event and/or project management.

Responsabilités

• Elaborate a 360 opening plan for flagship boutiques.
• Define and execute a strategic launch activation plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration for store openings.
• Establish KPIs and monitor post-launch performance.
• Optimize retail activation productivity and propose initiatives.

Connaissances

Creativity and Innovation

Stakeholder Management Capacity

Adaptability & Problem Solving

Initiative, Autonomy and Proactivity

Organizational Skills

Description du 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 :

The Retail Activation Project Manager position is central to enhancing our brand image and client experience globally, by coordinating our key doors retail activations, with an immediate and significant focus on the launch of new flagship boutiques.

Key Responsibilities :

• Elaborate the 360 opening plan of flagship boutiques :
• Strategic Launch activation plan definition & execution : Contribute significantly to the planning and execution of the new boutiques launch. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive activation plan that maximizes brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales performance from day one.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration for Store Opening : Coordinate and collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, Visual Merchandising) and external partners to ensure all aspects of the store opening are meticulously managed, including grand opening events, initial product assortment, staffing readiness, and communication strategies.
• Post-Launch Performance Monitoring : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for boutiques' launch period and regularly monitor, analyze, and report on performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to ensure sustained success.
• Retail Activation & Productivity Optimization :
• Oversee and optimize the productivity of our "New Look" through dedicated activation plans. This involves proposing initiatives to drive foot traffic, conversion rates, and overall sales performance in newly launched or refurbished boutiques.
• Develop and implement activation strategies tailored to specific market needs and store formats, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines and local consumer preferences.
• Monitor the effectiveness of retail activation initiatives, analyzing data to identify trends, best practices, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistent application of retail activation strategies and to share insights and successes across markets.

Prepare regular reports and presentations on retail activation performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

Experience :

• 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally within a retail environment or managing retail-focused events.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail operations and retail / field realities.
• Proven experience in event and / or project management.
• Experience in premium, involving exposure to high-value clients, would be considered a significant advantage.

Soft Skills that align with our values :

• Creativity and Innovation : Essential for conceiving and developing engaging concepts for activation plans.
• Stakeholder Management Capacity : Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, and influence stakeholders. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptability & Problem Solving : Proven capacity for problem-solving and managing unforeseen circumstances.
• Initiative , Autonomy and Proactivity : Self-driven and takes initiative.
• Organizational Skills : Strong ability to organize, prioritize, manage time effectively, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

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).

Additional Information for Internal Candidate

Are you currently an LVMH employee? Please apply online directly on our internal job board : WORK @LVMH - Voices