Chanel Assistant Merchandising Project Coordinator

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

• Coordinate and support the project manager in overseeing 360-degree merchandising campaign deployment, developing assets including POS materials, visual merchandising concepts, transparencies, events, trade materials, and in-store films
• Produce comprehensive campaign documentation including briefs, reference creation, and campaign guideline books required for operational deployment across markets
• Ensure adherence to business strategy, brand image consistency, timelines, budgets, regional requirements, and CSR objectives through market implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional campaign stakeholders including Product Marketing, Creative Direction, Procurement, Publishing, Business Development, Forecasting, Supply Chain, and Regional teams
• Establish planograms (IWD) and develop elements necessary for local market adaptations
• Coordinate project governance and go-to-market initiatives in partnership with the project manager, including market coordination and merchandising pole alignment
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and analyze market needs to identify best and worst practices
• Design merchandising information materials and ensure internal communication and dissemination
• Schedule and coordinate project steering meetings, from organization through minute-taking and distribution
• Organize and prepare presentations for strategic bodies including marketing planning sessions
• Execute qualitative and quantitative studies and market research as needed
• Serve as primary point of contact with regional markets, supporting in-store merchandising deployment through monthly calls and coordination

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education from a business school or equivalent
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written)
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities, recognized for excellent communication
• Expert project management skills with exceptional organizational rigor, attention to detail, and prioritization
• Knowledge of merchandising software and vocabulary (IWD, Illustrator, SAP) is advantageous but not required

Skills

Experience

At least 6 months of professional experience in project management or merchandising

Education

Graduate degree from a business school or equivalent institution

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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