- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent Maison of haute couture and luxury goods headquartered in Paris. Renowned for its craftsmanship, iconic design and refined client experience, Chanel invests in on-the-job training and vocational development to sustain its standards of service and product knowledge across global retail and boutique operations.
Chanel seeks a Beauty Advisor to deliver a bespoke and memorable experience for each client while embodying the House's commitment to luxury excellence. This role combines acute customer service acumen, collaborative teamwork, and performance-driven engagement to drive sales development whilst maintaining brand integrity. The Beauty Advisor cultivates personalized relationships with clients through storytelling prowess and emotional connection, ensuring compliance with merchandising standards and effective utilization of customer relationship management tools.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver an exceptional and personalized client experience aligned with Chanel's core brand values and luxury positioning
- Optimize boutique sales revenue through consultative beauty advisory and solution-focused client engagement
- Ensure meticulous application of CRM (customer relationship management) systems and client development protocols
- Maintain adherence to visual merchandising and product presentation standards
- Build and nurture long-term client relationships through authentic storytelling and consultative selling techniques
- Demonstrate initiative and contribute strategically to store operations and sales performance
Qualifications
- Training or qualification in esthetics, makeup, or sales
- Background in luxury hospitality, tourism, or high-end customer service environments preferred
- Proficiency in English, spoken and applied in a sales context
- Demonstrated knowledge of fragrance and beauty product ranges
- Competency in sales techniques and CRM software
- Strong interpersonal and relational qualities
- Storytelling and emotional connection-building capabilities
- Proactive and commercially minded disposition
Skills
Experience
First professional experience in sales or retail, preferably within luxury goods or high-end customer service sectors such as luxury hospitality or tourism.
Education
Formal training or qualification in esthetics, makeup, beauty, or sales; or equivalent professional background demonstrating strong customer service orientation in luxury environments.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
Onboarding programme including comprehensive training in Chanel's history and product portfolio; access to a Young Talents community to build professional networks; integration support through structured induction.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a discreet, craftsmanship-driven workplace that balances creative excellence with rigorous training. The Maison emphasises personal development, mentorship and the preservation of heritage savoir-faire within a high-service retail environment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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