Trade Merchandising Trainee

THE CONTEXT ________ Since 1947, the men and women of Parfums Christian Dior have embodied the founding “couturier-perfumer’s” unique spirit of excellence, creativity and expertise, both in France and throughout the world. Our House is an open and highly-focused collective, a leader that thrives on the creativity of all its stakeholders. Our collective passion and our heritage, full of authenticity and dream, make us move forward and reinvent ourselves. By revolutionizing the codes of French style and luxury through perfumes, and combining tradition with daring makeup and innovative skincare, we are reinventing every day the Dior style and its compelling, joyful and absolute beauty. Our stimulating missions give our employees the opportunity to develop new skills, overcome spectacular challenges and reveal their talent.

YOUR IMPACT ___________ The Regional Architecture & Trade Merchandising Team is part of Parfums Christian Dior Orient (PCDO), assisting in an area of 600 point of sales amongst 33 countries and 24 agents in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and India. Within the Trade Merchandising Team, you will be assisting the team in the creation and design of small retail animations across the region under the guidance of the trade merchandising PM and wider team to ensure an excellent in-store experience as per the Maison standards. YOUR MISSION ____________ As Trade Merchandising Trainee, you will be assisting the Trade Merchandising Project Manager in driving the design of Trade and VM animations. Your main assignment will be focused on • _Support in Trade Animations (Off-counter) – Assist in Design of small popups, animations & events following brand guidelines - Adaptation of international guidelines – _tailoring to local retailer briefs - Drafting of 2D and 3D models and visuals – _Sketchup knowledge essential - support on technical packages – _review of TDs and details - Follow up of production, materials selection and quality control - Creation of bespoke presentations & opening books to guide stakeholders • _Support in VM Animations - Assisting in the Adaptation of generic VM to bespoke POS windows, animation walls and spaces - Assisting in forecasting of elements based on the marketing plan • _Implement Animation Guidelines - Deployment of retail animations according to the animation / trade marketing plan - Adaptation international guidelines for local implementation

WHO YOU ARE _________ • Graduate in Design • Ability to use CAD packages • Essential – A knowledge of Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator, Office. • Interest in Retail and Cosmetic Industry. • Able to communicate in English essential (Written & Verbal) • French / Arabic ideal • A keenness to learn and take initiative.

1 year local contract, paid internship