Chanel Beauty Advisor (Work‑Study / Alternance)

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Location
France
└Île-de-France
└Paris
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 24, 2026

About Chanel

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.

Chanel — Beauty Advisor (Work‑Study) in Paris: alternance for Reims area, starting Sept 2026. Client advising, make‑up/skincare services and retail sales.

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

Make‑up application and skincare consultation Clienteling and appointment management Retail sales techniques and upselling Visual merchandising and product presentation Cash handling and point‑of‑sale operations Inventory control and stock replenishment Strong commercial awareness and target orientation

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.

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

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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