Chanel Assistant Merchandising Project Manager (Intern) — France Market

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. The house combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and maintains a culture of excellence, discretion and long-term brand stewardship.

1. Support the Merchandising Project Manager on initiatives for the French market, including seasonal assortment planning and product launches.
2. Prepare and maintain commercial files, product calendars and merchandise trackers to ensure alignment across buying, allocation and store teams.
3. Analyse sales, sell-through and inventory KPIs to inform assortment decisions and replenishment recommendations.
4. Draft clear, client-facing presentations and internal reports for cross-functional stakeholders (stores, retail operations, planning, marketing).
5. Coordinate with retail, visual merchandising and supply chain teams to follow up on delivery schedules and in-store implementation.
6. Participate in store visits and market audits to collect qualitative feedback and translate it into action points.
7. Support ad-hoc projects such as promotional planning, pricing reviews and performance post-mortems.
8. Ensure rigorous data integrity and confidentiality in all documentation and analyses.

1. Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Fashion Management, Merchandising, Marketing or a related discipline.
2. Strong analytical aptitude with excellent numerical literacy and attention to commercial detail.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French; professional working proficiency in English.
4. Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced luxury retail environment.
5. Team-oriented with proven ability to collaborate across functions and present findings to senior stakeholders.
6. Discretion and respect for brand confidentiality.

1. Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic modelling)
2. PowerPoint (commercial decks and executive summaries)
3. Assortment planning
4. Merchandising analytics and retail KPI interpretation
5. Project coordination and timeline management
6. Cross-functional stakeholder management
7. French (professional)
8. English (professional)

Previous internship experience in retail, merchandising, buying or a related commercial function is preferred but not mandatory; demonstrable exposure to assortment or performance analysis is advantageous.

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Fashion Management, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field.

The workplace reflects Chanel's artisanal heritage and exacting standards, combining creativity with meticulous commercial discipline. Teams operate collaboratively across specialties, with an emphasis on mentorship, discretion and sustained excellence in client service and product presentation.