Chanel Assistant Product Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a globally recognised French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary retail excellence across a network of flagship boutiques and selective wholesale partners, offering a workplace defined by exacting standards, creative collaboration and discretion.
Chanel — Assistant Product Manager in New York, NY (SoHo). Lead product execution, inventory and local merchandising for the SoHo boutique.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the boutique’s product strategy by executing local assortment plans, ensuring the SoHo boutique reflects brand directives and customer demand.
- Manage daily stock operations: inventory control, replenishment, in-store transfers and stock accuracy to maximise sell-through.
- Coordinate with central merchandising, allocation and buying teams to communicate local sell-through, demand signals and assortment adjustments.
- Lead in-store product presentation and visual merchandising execution in close collaboration with visual teams to uphold brand standards.
- Oversee merchandise flow during launches and seasonal drops, including receiving, quality control, tagging and sales floor placement.
- Coach and support sales and clienteling teams on product knowledge, key silhouettes, materials and storytelling to improve conversion.
- Prepare and maintain regular reports on sales performance, inventory KPIs and ageing stock to inform tactical decisions.
- Act as a local ambassador for loss-prevention procedures and product integrity, ensuring accurate records and compliance with brand policies.
- Assist the boutique manager with ad hoc projects, staff scheduling related to product events and cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications
- Proven retail experience in luxury fashion, accessories or leather goods; preferably 3+ years with progressive responsibilities.
- Demonstrable experience in merchandising, inventory management or product operations within a boutique or department-store environment.
- Experience supervising or mentoring small teams, with the ability to coach sales advisors on product and commercial priorities.
- Strong analytical aptitude with proven ability to interpret sales and inventory data to drive local assortment decisions.
- Professional demeanour appropriate for a high-touch luxury environment and discretion when handling clients and sensitive information.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3+ years of experience in luxury retail merchandising, product operations or boutique management support, with at least some supervisory or coaching responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion or a related discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of meticulous craftsmanship, refinement and creative excellence. Employees operate within a discreet, collaborative environment that emphasises product expertise, elevated client service and professional development across an international network of boutiques.
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.
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