Chanel Strategic Projects Manager, Alternative Distribution Channels

About Chanel

Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic structuring of alternative distribution channels approach by providing framework, methodology, and tooling support to the Director
• Structure and support the roadmap for monitoring alternative distribution channels and retail team support initiatives, including regional needs assessment and functional workshops
• Accompany cross-functional teams through construction, validation, and deployment phases of positioning and associated treatments
• Define project plans and oversee their execution in collaboration with local business teams, legal, IT, and sensitive communications functions
• Design functional responses to regional needs while ensuring consistency with the house's positioning and brand protection
• Author comprehensive project documentation including needs syntheses, functional specifications, and technical requirements
• Formalize annual activity reports and strategic analyses for the General Direction of Mode and Brand
• Contribute to divisional working groups and identify synergies with related initiatives and tools across other teams

Qualifications

• Degree +5 years post-secondary education (BAC+5) from a business school, engineering school, or master's degree in statistics, economics, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in strategic or project management roles
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic analysis, with strong capabilities in structuring, analytical rigor, synthesis, and recommendation formulation
• Proven statistical analysis competencies
• Excellent interpersonal and dialogue facilitation skills, with experience coordinating across diverse functional expertise and international contexts
• Comfort operating within matrix organizational structures
• Professional-level English proficiency in both written and oral communication

Skills

Experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, or business analysis roles, preferably within luxury, fashion, retail, or comparable high-stakes environments where understanding distribution channels, market dynamics, and brand protection are critical.

Education

Bachelor's degree (BAC+5 equivalent) from an accredited business school, engineering school, or Master's degree in fields such as statistics, economics, data science, or strategy.

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.

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