Chanel Retail Merchandising Assistant Intern

Paris • France

Friday, January 9, 2026

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative spirit. As part of its commitment to excellence, Chanel offers a diverse range of high-end creations, including Haute Couture, Ready-to-Wear, leather goods, accessories, eyewear, fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, jewelry, and watches. The brand is dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and has acquired numerous specialized suppliers and artisans, many of whom are based at the 19M hub near Paris. Chanel values creativity and places a strong emphasis on individuality and diversity within its teams.

1. Actively participate in reporting the performance of the Ready-to-Wear collections, including sell-through rates, missed opportunities, and bestsellers, for the management team.
2. Consolidate qualitative feedback from markets on collections for presentation to the Collection Merchandising team.
3. Contribute to ad hoc analyses based on strategic priorities.
4. Assist the team in preparing the showroom for buying sessions, including analyzing purchase potential and contributing to the Ready-to-Wear collection buying tool.
5. Conduct daily quantitative and qualitative analyses of collection purchases across the retail and wholesale network.
6. Attend and follow up on purchase debrief meetings with each market.
7. Contribute to summary documents of purchases, incorporating quantitative and qualitative analyses.
8. Monitor fashion weeks and luxury fashion news for competitive analysis.
9. Conduct pricing analyses.

1. Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent program.
2. Fluency in English and French, both written and spoken.

1. Strong analytical and organizational skills.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

A significant initial professional experience, ideally within the fashion and/or luxury sector.

Currently pursuing a degree in business or a related field.

Chanel offers a dynamic environment that fosters excellence and personal growth, with opportunities for career development and diverse career paths. The company values diversity in all its forms and is committed to fair treatment of all candidates.

Chanel is an independent creative house that places people at the center of its operations. The brand cultivates a dynamic environment that encourages excellence while promoting the personal development of all team members. Chanel values the uniqueness of each individual, which contributes to the richness of its teams.