Chanel Client Insights & Intelligence Manager

Seniority
Manager
Posted
May 26, 2026

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Chanel is an independent Maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and beauty. The brand combines rigorous craftsmanship with creative leadership and a global retail footprint, offering a workplace that demands excellence, discretion and a client-centric approach.

Chanel is hiring a Client Insights & Intelligence Manager in Hong Kong SAR to lead fashion consumer research and analytics for Hong Kong & Macau.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end consumer insights agenda for Fashion across Hong Kong & Macau, translating primary and secondary research into actionable commercial recommendations.
  • Design and execute quantitative and qualitative studies (surveys, focus groups, ethnography, shop-alongs) tailored to local market nuances and omni‑channel behaviours.
  • Build and maintain customer segmentation and propensity models to inform assortment, CRM, clienteling and marketing initiatives.
  • Partner closely with CRM, retail operations, merchandising and digital teams to operationalise insights and track impact on KPIs (LTV, conversion, retention).
  • Develop and present concise, board‑level insight reports and dashboards that distil complex data into strategic narratives for senior stakeholders.
  • Manage external research agencies, vendors and data suppliers; set briefs, oversee fieldwork and ensure methodological robustness and data quality.
  • Ensure compliance with local data privacy regulations and internal governance standards in all insight activities.
  • Champion insight-driven decision making across the business through training, workshops and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Business, Data Science or related; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in consumer insights, market research, customer analytics or a closely related function, preferably within luxury fashion or premium retail.
  • Proven experience designing mixed‑method research and translating findings into commercial strategy.
  • Track record managing agencies and cross‑functional projects in fast‑paced retail environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills with experience briefing senior executives.
  • Deep familiarity with the Hong Kong and Macau luxury consumer landscape and retail market dynamics.

Skills

Consumer segmentation Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies Insight generation and storytelling Statistical analysis and interpretation Data visualisation and dashboarding Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration Project management and vendor governance Market intelligence and competitive analysis CRM integration and commercial activation

Experience

At least 5 years in consumer insights, market research or analytics with demonstrable experience in luxury fashion, premium retail or related sectors; prior exposure to the Greater China market is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Statistics, Economics, Business, Data Science or equivalent; Master’s degree or industry certifications preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Culture

Chanel combines rigorous standards of craftsmanship with a creative, client‑centric culture. The environment is collaborative and fast‑paced, rewarding analytical rigour, commercial thinking and discretion while offering opportunities to influence product, retail and marketing strategy.

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Chanel

Chanel Client Insights & Intelligence Manager

Hong Kong, China

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