Chanel Boutique Sub Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
Apr 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, fragrance and beauty. Privately held and globally bespoke in its retail approach, the maison places exceptional emphasis on craftsmanship, discreet client service and uncompromising brand standards.

Chanel Boutique Sub Manager role in Tokyo. Lead team, drive sales, manage operations for luxury fashion retailer in Kanto region.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute boutique sales plans in collaboration with boutique manager and supervisors
  • Oversee approximately 10 fashion advisors, providing mentorship, performance evaluation, and professional development
  • Manage customer relationships, including new client acquisition and retention strategies
  • Coordinate with boutique manager and headquarters to negotiate with department stores and vendors on boutique requirements
  • Plan and execute promotional events and special activations with management and headquarters
  • Monitor product trends and inventory levels to optimize store operations and purchasing efficiency
  • Manage cash operations, point-of-sale reconciliation, and financial reporting
  • Implement loss prevention protocols and respond to incidents or customer complaints
  • Control expenses and track key performance metrics to support operational targets
  • Model professional conduct and brand standards to inspire high performance from retail team members

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience managing a team of approximately 10 employees
  • Minimum 5 years of apparel retail management experience
  • Strong leadership capability with ability to lead by example
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, demanding retail environments
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for team and store performance

Skills

Retail operations management Staff leadership and performance evaluation Customer relationship management Inventory management Financial management and cash handling Sales planning and execution Event coordination Loss prevention and risk management

Experience

Minimum 5 years of management experience in apparel retail, with demonstrated leadership of team-based operations and responsibility for store-level financial performance.

Education

Not specified; secondary education implied as standard for retail management roles in Japan.

Workplace

This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of refinement, discretion and excellence, where attention to detail and personalised client relationships are paramount. Employees are expected to uphold artisanal standards and deliver consistently elevated service across every client touchpoint.

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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Chanel

Chanel Boutique Sub Manager

Tokyo, Japan

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