Chanel Assistant to the Store Operations Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a privately held global luxury fashion house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. The brand is celebrated for artisanal savoir-faire, discreet exclusivity and a commitment to creative excellence, offering employees a high-calibre environment at the intersection of craftsmanship and international retail operations.
Chanel seeks an Operations Assistant for a six-month internship in Paris (July–December 2023). Support store management, analyze retail performance, and join an elite Young Talent network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Track and analyze daily retail performance metrics including traffic, average basket size, and monthly objectives by product line
- Analyze sales associate performance and product/collection performance (sell-through, month coverage, best-sellers, and slow-moving items)
- Support the preparation and monitoring of new collection purchases
- Provide specialized analytical support to store managers in sales, visual merchandising, and alteration services
- Facilitate new employee onboarding by coordinating uniform distribution, badge issuance, IT access, and systems setup
- Assist managers in preparing team briefings and informational meetings on store activity
- Support the Operations Manager in general services management to uphold store image standards
Qualifications
- Student enrolled in a business school, engineering school, or university program
- Minimum six months of experience in analytical roles (management, finance, marketing) or retail boutique operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced functions and VBA (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong numerical aptitude and comfort analyzing retail data
- Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal communication
- Fluent French and English
Skills
Experience
Minimum six months of internship or work experience in an analytical, finance, marketing, or retail store operations context.
Education
Currently enrolled student in a business school, engineering school, or equivalent university program.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Formal onboarding program including house history and product training; deep-dive retail knowledge development; professional development through interaction with multiple European regional teams; access to an exclusive Young Talent Community for networking and professional growth.
Culture
Chanel cultivates an atelier-like culture that values craftsmanship, discretion and creative excellence. The workplace emphasises professional rigor, cross-disciplinary collaboration and a long-term commitment to developing talent within an international luxury environment.
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.
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