Chanel Assistant — International Retail Operations Projects (Alternance)
Chanel — Alternance Assistant Projets Opérations Retail International, Paris. Work‑study role supporting international retail projects, starting Sept 2026.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewelry, watches and beauty. As an employer, Chanel is distinguished by a commitment to artisanal craftsmanship, creative excellence and global retail presence, offering structured development within a highly curated, brand-driven environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Program/Project Manager in planning and executing international retail operations projects (store openings, refurbishments, commercial roll-outs and merchandising operations).
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including retail, visual merchandising, logistics, product and external vendors to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
- Maintain and update project plans, trackers, timelines and status reports; prepare presentations and concise executive summaries for steering meetings.
- Assist with logistical tasks such as shipment coordination, sample management, store validations and on-site testing where required.
- Compile and analyse operational metrics to measure project performance and identify process improvements.
- Ensure strict compliance with brand standards and confidentiality in all project documentation and communications.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Business, Fashion Management, Operations, Supply Chain or Project Management (eligible for alternance/work-study contract).
- Excellent organisational acumen with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and proven capacity to work with international stakeholders.
- High level of discretion, attention to detail and commitment to brand-quality standards.
- Availability to start in September 2026 and willingness to travel occasionally for store visits or roll-outs.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship experience in retail operations, project support or a related function is preferred; demonstrable interest in luxury fashion retail and operational project work.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's programme (Business, Fashion Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Project Management) and eligible for an alternance/work-study contract in France.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.336 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 108 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.748 open roles, including 120 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.302 open roles — 148 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture that fuses heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, operating at exacting standards across international markets. The workplace values mentorship, cross-disciplinary collaboration and professional development within a discreet, artisanal luxury context.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.