Chanel Beauty Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract)
Chanel in Paris seeks a Beauty Advisor (fixed-term) to deliver expert consultations, drive sales and uphold brand standards.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, fragrance and beauty. As an independent maison with a global retail footprint, Chanel places exacting emphasis on craftsmanship, client service and brand heritage across its boutiques and beauty counters.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised beauty consultations and professional make-up/skincare applications that reflect Chanel's brand standards and client expectations.
- Achieve individual and boutique sales targets through consultative selling, clienteling and follow-up.
- Manage product presentation and visual merchandising to maintain an immaculate, on-brand counter or boutique experience.
- Maintain accurate stock levels, perform regular inventory checks and process receipts/returns in the POS system.
- Build and maintain a proprietary client book using CRM tools; proactively schedule appointments and follow up on client requests.
- Participate in product launches, in-store events and mandatory brand training sessions; ensure compliance with hygiene and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in cosmetics or luxury beauty retail, ideally in a premium or heritage brand environment.
- Proven sales record with strong consultative selling and client relationship skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, polished presentation and a client-first attitude.
- Flexibility to work retail hours including weekends, evenings and public holidays as required by boutique operations.
- Professional grooming and the capacity to represent Chanel’s standards of service and image.
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–2 years of direct experience in cosmetics or luxury retail; prior exposure to premium or couture beauty brands is highly desirable.
Education
Secondary education (high school diploma) or equivalent; vocational training or certification in cosmetics, aesthetics or beauty therapy preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.323 open roles in Paris, including 64 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.740 active listings on Cerulean, 97 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.294 open positions, with 122 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of refinement, excellence and discretion, where heritage and innovation coexist. Employees operate within a highly professional, detail-oriented environment that values personalized client service and continuous product education.
About Cerulean
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