Chanel Assistant Store Manager
Chanel in Paris seeks an Assistant Store Manager (Internship) for the fashion boutique — January 2023.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, Chanel emphasises exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous client service and the preservation of French savoir‑faire across its boutiques worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager with daily boutique operations, including opening/closing procedures and cash handling.
- Deliver an elevated, personalised client experience through appointment management and clienteling activities.
- Contribute to sales performance by executing merchandising plans, floor rotation and product placement.
- Assist with stock management: receiving, replenishment, basic inventory reconciliation and loss prevention procedures.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and on‑the‑job coaching of sales colleagues during the internship period.
- Prepare daily and weekly sales reports and assist with basic KPI tracking and follow‑up actions.
- Help coordinate in‑store events, private appointments and VIP visits, ensuring flawless execution.
- Maintain boutique standards of housekeeping, visual presentation and brand compliance.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in business, fashion, luxury management or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset and demonstrable customer service orientation.
- Impeccable personal presentation, discretion and professional maturity suitable for a luxury environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and peak retail periods.
- Organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage administrative tasks with accuracy.
Skills
Experience
Previous customer‑facing retail experience is desirable but not mandatory; candidates with internships or part‑time roles in luxury or premium retail will be prioritised.
Education
Current enrolment in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in business, fashion, luxury management or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.336 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 108 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.748 open roles, including 120 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.302 open roles — 148 of them newly added.
Culture
The boutique environment prizes discretion, refinement and a relentless focus on client experience. Teams operate in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven setting where mentorship and on‑the‑job learning support professional development within the maison.
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.