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Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel seeks a Category Management Intern in Duba, Saudi Arabia to support assortment planning, sales analysis and merchandising projects.

Overview

Chanel is a privately held, global luxury maison known for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. The house emphasizes exceptional craftsmanship, creative leadership and discretion, offering an international, highly curated retail and corporate environment for employees.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support the Category Manager in assortment and range planning across channels, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and commercial targets.
  • Prepare and maintain sales, margin and inventory reports; analyse performance trends and translate data into actionable insights.
  • Contribute to pricing, promotion and markdown planning; monitor sell‑through and replenishment needs to optimise stock levels.
  • Coordinate with buying, planning, visual merchandising and retail teams to support product launches and in‑season adjustments.
  • Assist in vendor communications and purchase order follow‑up to ensure timely deliveries and compliance with quality standards.
  • Produce clear management presentations and pack materials for cross‑functional review and executive meetings.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects to improve category processes, forecasting accuracy and assortment rationalisation.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold Chanel’s standards for product presentation and customer experience.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Fashion Management, Merchandising, Economics or a related discipline.
  • Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with an ability to translate data into commercial recommendations.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced retail environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional demeanor and discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Commercial awareness of luxury retail dynamics and consumer behaviour preferred.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) Microsoft PowerPoint SAP (Retail / Merchandising module) — preferred Tableau or Power BI Google Sheets

Experience

Previous internships or project experience in retail, merchandising, buying or category analysis is preferred; this role is suitable for candidates with limited professional experience seeking practical exposure to luxury category management.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's level study in Business, Fashion Management, Merchandising, Economics or a closely related field (current enrolment or recent graduate).

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Duba, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with easy access to Jeddah. Cerulean currently advertises 31 open roles in Saudi Arabia, including 2 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence, creative rigour and understated refinement. Teams operate in a highly collaborative, international environment where attention to detail, discretion and a client‑centric mindset are paramount.

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.