Chanel Beauty Advisor Intern
Chanel seeks a Beauty Advisor Intern in Paris for seasonal Mother's Day support. Internship role advising clients on makeup, skincare and fragrance.
Overview
Chanel is a globally recognised French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel projects exacting standards of craftsmanship and client care, offering a work environment that emphasises creativity, product expertise and personalised client relationships across an international retail network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide personalised skincare, fragrance and makeup consultations to clients, demonstrating product benefits and application techniques.
- Support the boutique team during the Mother's Day sales period by driving conversion and contributing to short-term sales objectives.
- Execute product merchandising, maintain luxury visual standards and ensure boutique presentation aligns with brand guidelines.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and assist with stock management, replenishment and back‑of‑house organisation.
- Deliver impeccable clienteling and after-sales care, record customer preferences and contribute to CRM activities.
- Participate in product demonstrations, in-store events and promotional activities as required.
Qualifications
- Current enrolment in a higher-education programme (business, luxury retail, cosmetics, marketing or related discipline) — internship status required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, client-facing demeanour appropriate to a luxury environment.
- Basic knowledge of skincare, makeup and fragrance products, with enthusiasm to develop technical product expertise.
- Ability to work a retail schedule including weekends and peak seasonal hours; flexible and reliable during promotional periods.
- Fluent French with professional spoken abilities; functional English is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail or beauty-sector experience is advantageous but not mandatory; internships or part-time roles in cosmetics, perfumery or luxury retail will be positively regarded.
Education
Enrolled student in university, business school, cosmetics/aesthetics programme or equivalent (internship required to validate academic curriculum).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.316 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 67 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The Chanel retail environment combines exacting standards of craftsmanship with refined client service, fostering an atmosphere of professionalism and continuous learning. Teams operate with strong attention to detail and a commitment to the brand's heritage while encouraging product knowledge and personal development.
About Cerulean
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