Chanel Assistant Retail Manager Intern

Paris • France

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs. As part of the larger Chanel conglomerate, the brand offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and excellence. Employees are immersed in a culture that values heritage while encouraging forward-thinking and innovation.

1. Assist in the development and monitoring of the retail strategy for Perfumes and Beauty in Travel Retail and local European markets.
2. Participate in budget construction and track expenditures against defined budgets, particularly for PLV tools.
3. Contribute to market studies and strategy definition to identify retail project opportunities.
4. Aid in preparing CEO reviews to validate retail project openings.
5. Participate in the creation of 'boutique' briefs for store planning and project groups for new store openings.
6. Analyze retail performance by category, new products, and network animations; prepare monthly performance reports for various departments.
7. Support the deployment of Chanel's Clienteling tool, including team onboarding and performance analysis.
8. Coordinate with commercial, marketing, and learning services, as well as partner clients, to ensure operational excellence in retail locations.
9. Manage and consolidate forecasts and orders for new products and PLV tools across the retail network.
10. Coordinate marketing and learning services to ensure flawless execution of 360° activations and animations.
11. Oversee and manage eyewear orders and stock analysis, recommending actions for boutiques.
12. Formalize and implement processes for retail network management.
13. Support the retail manager in preparing presentations and analyses, and participate in meetings with various services.
14. Participate in establishing and animating a retail community, organizing Retail Day events.

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in business, commerce, or a related field.
2. Significant initial experience as a retail manager assistant or in operational marketing within the cosmetics or large retail sector.

1. Dynamic and rigorous with excellent organizational and analytical capabilities.
2. Proficient in numerical analysis and presentation tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with agility and responsiveness.

A significant initial experience in retail management assistance or operational marketing within the cosmetics or large retail sector is required.

Bachelor's degree or higher in business, commerce, or a related field.

The internship offers a comprehensive learning experience in a prestigious luxury brand, exposure to various departments, and the opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative environment.

Chanel fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence, deeply rooted in its rich heritage. The work environment encourages collaboration and forward-thinking, providing employees with opportunities to grow and contribute to the brand's legacy.