Chanel Assistant to Fragrance & Beauty Director, Germany
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fine jewellery, watches and prestige beauty. As a privately held luxury house, Chanel combines artisanal heritage with global commercial operations across retail and selective distribution, offering career opportunities within highly curated brand environments.
Chanel is recruiting an Assistant to Fragrance & Beauty Director in Hamburg. Executive support role for Chanel Beauty Germany.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Fragrance & Beauty Director Germany, including calendar management, prioritisation of appointments and daily inbox triage.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, itineraries and per diem/expense reconciliation for the Director and visiting executives.
- Prepare concise briefs, presentations and meeting materials; draft and proofread correspondence in both German and English.
- Organise and support internal and external meetings, market visits, product launches and press or client events in Germany.
- Act as primary liaison with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, retail operations, PR, legal, finance) to ensure timely follow-up and execution of Director-level decisions.
- Manage confidential documents and sensitive information with absolute discretion and professionalism.
- Track project deadlines, follow up on action items and maintain filing systems for contracts, product samples and key market documentation.
- Assist with basic budget tracking and vendor invoice coordination relevant to the German fragrance & beauty activity.
- Facilitate coordination of product samples, testers and showroom material for press, retail and commercial stakeholders.
- Support ad-hoc executive projects, research and reporting on German market activity as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting senior executives; prior exposure to beauty, cosmetics or luxury retail preferred.
- Fluent written and spoken German and English.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work to tight deadlines.
- Proven discretion handling confidential information and commercial sensitivity.
- Advanced competency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience preparing executive-level presentations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders across functions.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years' demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders, preferably within the beauty, cosmetics or luxury sectors, with responsibility for diary management, travel, event support and cross-functional coordination.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent vocational qualification in business, communications or a related discipline preferred; professional administrative training acceptable.
Workplace
This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Culture
Chanel blends a rigorous commitment to craftsmanship with a discreet, highly professional workplace culture. The organisation values meticulous attention to detail, respect for heritage and collaborative cross‑functional partnership, while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and brand stewardship.
About Cerulean
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