Chanel Assistant Retail Merchandiser — Leather Goods (Internship)
Chanel — Paris: Stage Assistant Retail Merchandiser Maroquinerie (Internship) starting July 2026. Internship supporting leather goods assortment and retail planning.
Overview
Chanel is a privately owned French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The house is recognised for uncompromising quality, craftsmanship and a rigorous approach to brand integrity, offering career paths across design, retail, product and corporate functions within a heritage luxury organisation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Retail Merchandising team for maroquinerie (handbags and small leather goods) across store assortment planning and product allocation.
- Prepare sales and inventory analysis, track sell-through rates and propose replenishment or merchandising adjustments.
- Assist in building seasonal assortments, planograms and price/size/color mixes for boutiques.
- Coordinate with Wholesale/Retail operations, planning and supply teams to ensure timely stock availability and execution of launches.
- Produce clear presentations and reports for internal stakeholders (sales, buying, visual merchandising) using PowerPoint and Excel.
- Contribute to in-store merchandising standards by liaising with Visual Merchandising on POS materials and display implementation.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform assortment decisions and product positioning.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion Merchandising, Luxury Brand Management, Business, or equivalent.
- Previous internship or project experience in retail merchandising, buying or store operations preferred.
- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role: candidates should be current students with prior exposure to retail, merchandising or product roles through internships, projects or part-time work. Internship experience in fashion or luxury retail is advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion Merchandising, Luxury Brand Management, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.321 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and excellence rooted in French sartorial tradition. The workplace values attention to detail, collaborative problem-solving and the stewardship of a global luxury brand, offering immersive exposure to product, retail and creative disciplines.
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.