Trainee, Retail Communications

Position

JOB TITLE: Trainee, Retail Communications

REPORT TO: Senior Manager, Retail Communications 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Dior Corporate Trainee participates in a program designed to identify and develop future talent for the organization across functional areas. The mission of the department is to drive focus on clients and associates through reducing, simplifying and standardizing process, while optimizing business performance. By working closely with the assigned department, the trainee supports the organization’s short and long-term objectives through day-to-day administrative tasks and delivering seamless communication between the Boutiques and Corporate Office through clear, consistent, and streamlined processes.

Job responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COMMUNICATIONS

Retail Excellence:

Support the Manager for critical execution of the following

• Communication flow

• Create and publish the weekly newsletter

• Communicate information to teams following set workflow and cadence
• Partnership with key corporate teams (Merchandising, Training, Clienteling, VM, HR, Events)
• Maintain retail capacity calendar
• Maintain internal Retail Directory
• Support with ad-hoc operations projects 

Communication tool for boutiques:

• Knowledge and maintenance of the tool
• Provide effective communication of tasks, updates, alerts, and reminders to the teams
• Partner with key corporate teams to create specific communications
• Provide training to specific users/teams upon needs

Internal retail website for Corporate and Boutiques:

• Monitor functionality and teams’ access
• Partner with various corporate and retail teams to create specific content

Profile

SKILLS AND COMPETENTICIES:

• Full-time, 12 Month Program
• Must be available M-F, 9-6pm, Friday work from home
• At least 6 months of prior experience
• Strong English communications skills both verbal and written
• Excellent follow-through practices
• Solid attention to detail and accuracy
• Must have a sense of urgency and strong ability to work independently and proactively
• Strong time management skills and prioritization with the ability to work under specific timelines and fast-paced environments
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Ability to learn quickly and retain processes
• Background in Retail, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Operations preferably in Luxury environment

Additional information

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary of $20 per hour, plus potential eligibility to participate in the Company's medical benefits plan, commuter benefits, and 401k plans with employer contributions.

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.