Chanel Beauty Assistant Intern
Chanel in Paris seeks a Beauty Advisor Intern (stage) to support client consultations, retail operations and events — internship based in Paris.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison recognised globally for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand is renowned for meticulous craftsmanship, timeless design and an uncompromising approach to client experience; as an employer it demands high standards, discretion and a devotion to luxury service across its global retail and beauty network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support beauty advisors in delivering personalised consultations and make-up/skincare services to clients under the guidance of senior staff.
- Assist with clienteling activities: appointment scheduling, follow-up communications and maintenance of client records.
- Contribute to achieving store sales targets through active selling, product recommendations and basket-building.
- Prepare and maintain product displays according to brand visual merchandising guidelines.
- Handle stock reception, replenishment and basic inventory control to ensure product availability.
- Participate in in-store events, product launches and promotional activities, providing front-line assistance.
- Operate the point-of-sale system and process transactions accurately when required.
- Support compliance with hygiene, safety and brand presentation standards at all times.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant degree (business, marketing, cosmetics, luxury management or similar).
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills with a professional, polished demeanour.
- High standards of personal presentation and an understanding of luxury service expectations.
- Flexible availability including evenings and weekends to match retail hours and events.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented retail environment.
- Legal eligibility to undertake an internship in the role location.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; prior retail or beauty experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Demonstrable customer service experience will be considered a plus.
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a tertiary programme in business, marketing, cosmetics, hospitality or luxury management.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.344 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 107 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.756 open roles, including 119 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.313 open roles — 147 of them newly added.
Culture
The workplace emphasises discretion, refinement and excellence in client service, reflecting the maison's heritage. Teams operate with a strong focus on mentorship, product mastery and attention to detail, while upholding Chanel's exacting standards of presentation and professionalism.
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.