Chanel Boutique Operations Assistant (Intern) — Fashion France
Chanel — Paris: Internship, Boutique Operations Assistant (Fashion France). Support boutique operations and Grands Magasins activities in Paris.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French luxury house revered for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and beauty lines. Globally recognized for craftsmanship, timeless design and exacting retail standards, the maison operates a network of flagship boutiques and partnerships with leading department stores, offering disciplined training and career pathways within the luxury retail sector.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Boutique Operations — Fashion France in daily operational management of Chanel boutiques and Grands Magasins accounts in Paris.
- Coordinate logistics and stock flows between warehouses, boutiques and department store partners to ensure product availability and accuracy.
- Prepare and maintain operational documentation, status reports and KPI dashboards for boutique performance, inventory and sell-through.
- Assist with implementation of merchandising directives, window and visual standards, and seasonal rollouts across store locations.
- Contribute to project workstreams such as concept launches, boutique events, store refits and peak-season rollouts, liaising with cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate boutique-level training schedules and follow up on compliance with brand procedures and loss-prevention policies.
- Handle administrative duties including purchase order tracking, invoicing follow-up and internal stakeholder communications.
- Provide on-site support at department store locations as required for escalations, launches or operational reviews.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Business, Luxury Brand Management, Retail Management, Fashion or a related discipline.
- Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with boutique teams and external partners.
- High level of discretion and respect for confidential commercial information.
- Analytical aptitude with attention to detail and a methodical approach to reporting and inventory control.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or work experience in retail, luxury fashion, or a department store environment is preferred; exposure to boutique operations, stock management or merchandising support is advantageous.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Luxury Brand Management, Retail Management, Fashion or equivalent.
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
Chanel cultivates a culture of excellence, craftsmanship and creative rigor, with high expectations for presentation and service. The workplace is fast-paced and collaborative, offering immersive exposure to luxury retail operations and opportunities for professional development within a heritage maison.
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.