Chanel Beauty Advisor Intern (Seasonal Mother's Day Support)
Chanel seeks a Beauty Advisor Intern for seasonal Mother's Day support at Sephora Haussmann in Paris.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. The brand is recognized for exacting standards of craftsmanship, a heritage of creative leadership and a global retail network that combines flagship boutiques and selective retail partnerships. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes product expertise, client service excellence and rigorous presentation consistent with luxury retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised product consultations and demonstrations to drive sales during the seasonal Mother's Day campaign.
- Maintain exceptional client service and clienteling standards, including follow-up and appointment management where applicable.
- Operate point-of-sale systems to process transactions accurately and manage receipts, exchanges and returns according to brand protocol.
- Support visual merchandising and ensure counter/promo area adheres to Chanel presentation guidelines and promotional layouts.
- Manage stock, receive deliveries, replenish displays and perform inventory counts to ensure product availability during peak trading.
- Work collaboratively with Sephora Haussmann store staff and Chanel retail supervisors to deliver a seamless client experience during the campaign.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant programme (beauty, cosmetics, retail, commerce) — internship status required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated customer-service orientation and professional presentation.
- Availability for the Mother's Day period including weekends and peak retail hours; flexible scheduling for short-term, event-driven work.
- Basic numeracy and comfort operating a point-of-sale terminal; attention to accuracy in cash and card handling.
- Interest in luxury beauty, fragrance and make-up with an eagerness to learn product knowledge and brand rituals.
- Legal authorization to work in France (if not already resident).
Skills
Experience
Previous customer-facing experience in beauty or luxury retail is preferred; short-term retail or internship experience will be considered. Demonstrable experience with makeup application or skincare consultation is an advantage.
Education
Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a vocational or higher-education programme in beauty, cosmetics, retail, commerce or a related discipline; minimum secondary-school diploma.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.321 open roles in Paris, including 73 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of refinement, craftsmanship and client-centric service. The workplace demands professionalism, discretion and attention to brand standards while offering exposure to luxury retail operations and product expertise within an internationally respected maison.
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