Chanel Boutique Operations Assistant (Intern)
Chanel — Boutique Operations Assistant (Intern) in Roissy-en-France. July 2023 internship supporting fashion boutique operations across France.
Overview
Chanel is an independent Parisian maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and luxury goods. As an employer, Chanel emphasises craftsmanship, meticulous standards and a boutique-led retail model, offering structured training and close collaboration between corporate teams and store personnel across a global network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Boutique Operations — Fashion France with daily operational tasks and project coordination for the French retail network.
- Compile and analyse store performance reports and operational KPIs; prepare presentations and summaries for leadership.
- Coordinate inventory and replenishment processes in collaboration with logistics and store teams to ensure product availability and compliance.
- Liaise with boutique managers, visual merchandising and training teams to implement store standards, launches and in-season initiatives.
- Manage administrative duties including scheduling, meeting coordination, documentation of procedures and follow-up on action items.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Retail Management, Luxury Management, or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal French; professional working knowledge of English preferred.
- Proven ability to produce clear reports and presentations; discretion and respect for confidentiality.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail, operations or internship experience within a luxury or premium retail environment is advantageous but not mandatory; the role is suitable for candidates seeking practical exposure to boutique operations at an international luxury house.
Education
Enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's programme (Business, Retail Management, Luxury Management, or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris. 25 luxury roles are listed in Roissy-en-France on Cerulean. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of excellence, discretion and deep respect for artisanal savoir‑faire. The workplace combines rigorous professional standards with a boutique-centric approach, offering hands-on learning and cross-functional collaboration between stores and corporate teams.
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.