Chanel Boutique Manager

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 7, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry. As an employer, the brand is characterised by exacting standards, artisanal craftsmanship and a discreet, service-driven luxury culture; employees are expected to embody the maison's heritage while delivering contemporary client experiences.

Chanel Paris seeks a Boutique Manager for 31 Rue Cambon. Permanent role leading boutique operations, sales and client relations at the flagship store.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations of the boutique at 31 Rue Cambon, ensuring alignment with Chanel's brand standards and the flagship's particular prestige.
  • Drive sales performance and commercial KPIs through strategic clienteling, merchandising execution and targeted business initiatives.
  • Recruit, develop and coach a high-performing sales team; establish staffing plans, run performance reviews and implement training programmes.
  • Cultivate and maintain high-value client relationships, oversee VIP service delivery and manage post-sale follow-up to maximise lifetime value.
  • Oversee inventory control, stock replenishment, shrinkage prevention and reconciliation with central stock systems.
  • Coordinate visual merchandising and store presentation with corporate VM guidelines to preserve the maison's aesthetic and seasonal directives.
  • Prepare regular commercial and operational reports for regional leadership and contribute to local business planning and forecasting.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, luxury retail regulations and health & safety requirements within the boutique.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of success in luxury retail, preferably within a flagship or high-traffic boutique environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for hiring, coaching and performance management of frontline teams.
  • Commercially astute with documented ability to meet and exceed sales targets and to analyse retail KPIs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-centric approach and the capacity to cultivate relationships with high-net-worth clients.
  • Strong organisational skills with experience in inventory management, loss prevention and store operations.

Skills

Clienteling Team leadership Sales forecasting and KPI management Visual merchandising implementation Inventory control and stock reconciliation Performance management Retail operations and compliance Customer relationship management

Experience

Typically requires 4–6 years of progressive experience in luxury retail sales with at least 2 years in a management or supervisory position, ideally within a flagship or high-end boutique.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in business, retail management, fashion or a related discipline preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel's workplace culture blends rigorous discipline with creative stewardship of heritage. The maison expects impeccable client service, refined professionalism and a commitment to craftsmanship while offering development opportunities within a prestigious global brand.

About Cerulean

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