Chanel Assistant Project Manager — Offline Distribution (Apprenticeship)
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- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an iconic, independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewelry, watches, fragrance and beauty. The brand is recognized globally for its artisanal craftsmanship, strict attention to aesthetic and quality standards, and a boutique-led retail network that supports a highly curated client experience.
Chanel — Neuilly-sur-Seine: Assistant Project Manager, Offline Distribution (Apprenticeship) for Parfums & Beauty, starting Sept 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the project management lifecycle for offline distribution initiatives within Parfums Beauté, from planning through execution and post-launch reviews.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders — retail teams, wholesale partners, merchandising, supply chain, marketing and external vendors — to ensure timely delivery of POS, merchandising and launch materials.
- Maintain project plans, timelines and trackers; report progress, risks and dependencies to the project lead and local stakeholders.
- Help prepare briefs, presentation materials and product documentation for store roll-outs and partner activations.
- Validate physical assets and in-store layouts against brand and merchandising standards during pre-launch inspections and roll-out phases.
- Support budget tracking, invoice reconciliation and basic procurement follow-up related to distribution projects.
- Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives by collecting feedback from retail teams and documenting lessons learned after each activation.
Qualifications
- Accepted into an apprenticeship/alternance program (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) in business, marketing, luxury management, retail or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational ability with rigorous attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
- Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Proactive, resourceful and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-standards luxury retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Previous internships or short-term experience (6–12 months) in retail operations, merchandising, project coordination or within the beauty industry is advantageous but not mandatory. The role is designed for a candidate seeking practical, on-the-job training within a luxury distribution environment.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Business, Marketing, Luxury Management, Retail Management or equivalent (apprenticeship/alternance contract required).
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Chanel’s workplaces combine exacting creative standards with operational discipline; teams value discretion, precision and a client-centric approach. Employees are expected to uphold the maison’s aesthetic and quality ethos while collaborating across boutiques, regional offices and external partners.
About Cerulean
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