Chanel Beauty Advisor (Work‑Study / Alternance)
Chanel — Beauty Advisor (Work‑Study) in Paris: alternance for Reims area, starting Sept 2026. Client advising, make‑up/skincare services and retail sales.
Overview
Chanel is a privately owned French luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. As an employer, Chanel cultivates meticulous craftsmanship, discreet elegance and an uncompromising commitment to quality, offering career pathways across retail, creative and corporate functions within a globally recognized luxury environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised beauty consultations and make‑up/skincare services to discerning clientele across the Reims area, maintaining Chanel’s standards of service and discretion.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive clienteling, appointment management and post‑sales follow‑up to maximise customer lifetime value.
- Achieve individual and boutique sales targets through expert product knowledge, targeted recommendations and persuasive selling techniques.
- Support boutique merchandising and visual standards, ensuring product presentation reflects Chanel’s aesthetic and promotional directives.
- Operate point‑of‑sale systems, process transactions and assist with stock replenishment, inventory controls and loss‑prevention measures.
- Participate in on‑the‑job training and formal study components of the alternance programme, integrating academic learning with practical retail responsibilities.
- Contribute to boutique events and product launches, assisting with client invitations, demonstrations and service delivery as required.
Qualifications
- Eligible and enrolled in an approved work‑study (alternance) programme starting September 2026 in cosmetics, retail, sales or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable customer‑facing experience (internship, part‑time retail or vocational placements preferred) with a strong service orientation.
- Passion for beauty, luxury retail and product education, with a keen interest in make‑up and skincare trends.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a professional, polished manner appropriate to a luxury clientele.
- Flexibility to travel within the Reims area and to work retail hours including weekends and peak sales periods.
Skills
Experience
Suitable candidates will typically have some prior customer‑facing experience—such as internships, part‑time roles or vocational placements—in cosmetics or retail. Direct luxury or prestige brand experience is advantageous but not mandatory for an alternance position.
Education
Enrolment in a recognised vocational or higher‑education programme (e.g., BTS, DUT or equivalent) in cosmetics, retail, sales or business, aligned with the alternance calendar beginning September 2026.
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
Chanel’s workplace culture emphasises refinement, excellence and a relentless attention to detail. Teams operate with collective pride in product and service standards, while mentorship and structured training support professional development within the luxury retail context.
About Cerulean
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