Trainee, Retail Training

  • Company: Christian Dior Couture
  • Country / Region : United States
  • City : New York
  • Business group: Fashion & Leather Goods
  • Contract type: Temporary Job
  • Function: Retail
  • Experience required: Beginner
  • Reference No.: CDC10011
  • Date of publication: 2024.02.02

Position

JOB PURPOSE:

The Dior Corporate Trainee participates in a program designed to identify and develop future talent for the organization across functional areas. The Training Trainee will work with the Training department to support training and education initiatives. By working closely with their assigned Department, the Trainee supports the organization’s short and 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.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create content and design training materials following vision and formatting standards of department
  • Assist in planning and organization of training events and support on site
  • Assist with styling shoots surrounding collection launches (extended hours applicable)
  • Keep log of Training samples & oversee loans across departments
  • Responsible for the department’s admin tasks: calendar, shipping and receiving, working with new and existing vendors for training needs/supplies/gifting etc.
  • Contribute to the research of information based on department needs
  • Work with reporting tools such as sell thru reports, picture selling and additional merch tools to support Trainings
  • Generate reports to support the use of internal E-learning App

REQUIREMENTS

  • Full-time, 12 Month Program
  • Must be available M-F, 9am-6pm, Friday work from home and occasional weekends as it relates to retail business events
  • At least 6 months of prior experience
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word), specifically excellent skills in PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Fashion GPS and Adobe programs preferred (e.g., Photoshop, InDesign, Creative Suite)
  • Creative ability strongly desired in conjunction with graphic design skills
  • Strong sense of fashion and fashion terminology
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask and problem solve; self starter
  • Ability to learn quickly, retain processes, own projects and meet deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and follow-through skills
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and anticipate needs
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks according to business needs

Profile

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.

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