Trainee, Merchandising, Fine Jewelry & Timepieces

Trainee, Merchandising, Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Christian Dior Couture | Posted Mar 14 Full-time New York Negotiable Entry (0-2 yrs) Job Title: Trainee, Merchandising, Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Reports To: Director, Merchandising, Fine Jewelry & Timepieces Job Purpose: 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‑to‑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 Americas 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. They will work closely with core and high‑end merchandising managers. Merchandising Functions: Review and support daily and weekly sales reporting, including Excel‑based store and business recaps, with tracking against sales targets Assist with weekly stock rebalances and consolidations to optimize product coverage Partner closely with Retail teams on day‑to‑day product inquiries and stock requests Manage client orders and ensure timely execution and delivery, including confirmed sales, buybacks, and special orders Develop a strong understanding of market needs and contribute to competitor analysis Support the creation of seasonal launch tools, including launch packs, mappings, and selling materials Support domestic and international Jewelry events through the creation of client portfolios and product sheets Participate in local FJ&T events as needed, including event preparation, inventory coordination, and onsite support of selling teams Contribute ideas and insights to support overall business strategy Reporting Functions: Support Merchandising team on weekly reporting and ad‑hoc analysis Prepare and provide analysis on fast/slow sellers and sell‑thru report Profile: Skills And Competencies: Strong attention to detail with consistent follow‑through Excellent organizational skills with a results‑driven mindset Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work cross‑functionally and build meaningful relationships Analytical and creative thinker; able to think outside the box when assessing business needs Technical aptitude to operate and manage merchandising systems and retail programs Flexible and agile; able to adapt quickly to changing business needs and prioritize effectively to maximize time and efficiency Requirements: 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 Full‑time, 12‑month program from July 2026 through July 2027 Available to work M‑F, 9‑6pm, Friday work from home Strong knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint, proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs 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. Equal Employment Opportunity: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™