Chanel Beauty & Fragrance Advisor (Internship)
Chanel — 3-month Beauty & Fragrance Advisor internship in Nice starting July 2025. Client-facing role in a Chanel boutique.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, jewellery, fragrance and beauty. Privately held and family-run, the Maison maintains exacting standards of craftsmanship, creativity and client service across its global boutiques and beauty counters.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exemplary client service in a boutique environment: welcome clients, conduct consultations, provide personalised product recommendations and ensure a refined retail experience.
- Support sales activity by conducting product demonstrations, sampling and fragrance introductions to drive conversion and average transaction value.
- Maintain merchandising and visual standards according to brand guidelines, including product presentation, signage and seasonal displays.
- Manage stock and back-office tasks: receive and replenish deliveries, process POS transactions, assist with inventory control and housekeeping duties.
- Participate in training sessions and product education to deepen knowledge of fragrance and cosmetics ranges and brand heritage.
- Assist with boutique events, client outreach initiatives and the preparation of client dossiers or follow-up communications as requested by the management team.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a programme in business, luxury retail, cosmetics, fashion or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in luxury beauty and fragrance with a desire to develop expertise in product knowledge and clienteling.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident in one-to-one client interactions and consultations.
- High standards of personal presentation, attention to detail and the ability to uphold Chanel’s service and visual merchandising codes.
- Availability for a three-month internship beginning July 2025 and flexibility to work retail hours including weekends and evenings.
- Fluent French is strongly preferred; proficiency in English is an asset.
Skills
Experience
No extensive prior experience required; previous exposure to retail, customer service, or beauty counters is advantageous but not mandatory. The internship is designed for candidates seeking practical, client-facing experience within a luxury beauty environment.
Education
Enrolment in or recent completion of a post-secondary programme (e.g., Bachelor, BTS, DUT) in business, luxury retail, cosmetics, fashion or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Cerulean lists 44 open roles in Nice. The broader Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area accounts for 177 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel’s workplace culture emphasises craftsmanship, refinement and the transmission of brand heritage. Employees are expected to uphold high standards of client service and presentation while benefiting from a structured environment that prioritises product knowledge, mentorship and continuous learning.
About Cerulean
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