Chanel Assistant Sales Manager (Intern)

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. The brand is recognised for exacting standards of craftsmanship, a rigorous approach to client service and a global retail network. As an employer, Chanel prioritises product excellence, discreet luxury service and the professional development of staff within a heritage-led creative environment.

Chanel Paris seeks an Assistant Sales Manager (Intern) for its fashion boutique — July 2023 internship in-store, client service and boutique operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the boutique manager in daily store operations to ensure seamless service and commercial performance.
  • Assist with clienteling activities, high-touch customer relations and follow-up to cultivate lasting client loyalty.
  • Supervise and coach sales advisors on selling techniques, product knowledge and service standards during the internship period.
  • Contribute to visual merchandising and floor presentation to uphold brand image and seasonal directives.
  • Participate in stock control, inventory processes and receipt/processing of merchandise.
  • Prepare and analyse basic sales reports and KPI summaries to inform local sales actions.
  • Support boutique events, private appointments and in-store activations as required.

Qualifications

  • Enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Luxury Management, Retail or related field.
  • Availability to begin the internship in July 2023 and to work a retail schedule including weekends.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, polished presentation and a demonstrated interest in luxury fashion.
  • Ability to work discretely with high-net-worth clients and to maintain strict confidentiality.
  • Legal right to undertake an internship in France.

Skills

Clienteling and CRM practices Luxury customer service and relationship management Visual merchandising and store presentation Team coaching and frontline supervision Sales reporting and basic KPI monitoring Stock control, inventory procedures and POS/cash handling

Experience

Prior retail or hospitality experience is desirable; any experience in luxury goods, boutique sales or supervisory roles will be considered an advantage but is not mandatory for the internship.

Education

Currently enrolled in tertiary education (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Luxury Management, Retail, Marketing or a related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and meticulous service, where creative heritage meets commercial rigour. The workplace emphasises personal development, close mentorship and a high standard of client interaction representative of the maison's luxury values.

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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Chanel

Chanel Assistant Sales Manager (Intern)

Paris, France

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