Chanel Assistant Business Analyst — Eyewear (Internship)

Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty divisions. The brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global retail and marketing sophistication. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes creativity, discretion and excellence across its international boutiques and corporate functions.

1. Support the Business Analytics function for Eyewear within the Boutiques, Parfums & Beauté network across Europe by compiling and analysing sales and assortment data.
2. Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards that track KPIs (sell-through, inventory, AUR, conversion) for regional retail teams and corporate stakeholders.
3. Perform data cleansing and validation to ensure the integrity of retail and POS datasets; highlight anomalies and propose corrective actions.
4. Contribute to sales forecasting, promotional impact analysis and assortment optimisation projects in collaboration with Merchandising and Retail Operations.
5. Coordinate with national retail teams and the European commercial organisation to gather requirements, deliver insights and support implementation of business initiatives.

1. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering or a related discipline (required for an internship/‘stage’).
2. Strong analytical aptitude with a methodical approach to problem solving and attention to data quality.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present findings clearly to commercial and retail stakeholders.
4. Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, luxury retail environment.

1. Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas)
2. PowerPoint — confident presentation build and storytelling with data
3. SQL (basic to intermediate) for data interrogation
4. Tableau or Power BI — experience building dashboards is advantageous
5. Retail commercial KPIs and merchandising concepts (sell‑through, stock turn, AUR)

Previous internships or project experience in retail analytics, commercial reporting, or business intelligence are an advantage but not mandatory. The role is designed for a student or recent graduate seeking hands‑on exposure to luxury retail analytics.

Enrolment in a recognised undergraduate or postgraduate programme in Business, Economics, Data Science, Engineering, Statistics or a related field (required for an internship).

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, creativity and operational excellence, valuing discretion and respect for heritage while encouraging innovation. Teams operate collaboratively across markets, blending rigorous commercial discipline with an appreciation for luxury service and brand standards.