Chanel Executive Assistant to General Manager, Fashion Division
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel Fashion Division seeks Executive Assistant to General Manager in Shanghai. Support strategic planning and stakeholder coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as planning partner to the Fashion Division General Manager, ensuring prioritization, meeting structure and calendar optimization across strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement and division routines
- Coordinate and execute key Fashion Division meetings, leadership routines and senior executive visits, including agenda preparation, logistics coordination, documentation and follow-up
- Consolidate and synthesize business information and data analysis as required, maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy and confidentiality
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment among Mainland China Fashion teams, Regional and Global stakeholders to support transformation priorities
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across divisional, cross-divisional and Regional functions to facilitate timely communication and coordination
- Support team engagement initiatives, change communication and governance frameworks during transition and transformation periods
- Manage the General Manager's calendar, travel arrangements, expense tracking and T&E claims with efficiency and attention to detail
- Maintain organized filing systems, both digital and paper-based, and oversee document preparation, routing and signature processes
- Identify and implement more agile administrative and coordination processes to enhance operational effectiveness
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior executives in multinational organizations
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion and reliability in handling sensitive information and high-level relationships
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholder profiles
- Strong planning, organizing and follow-through capabilities with ability to create impact through influence
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with curiosity and openness to exploring more effective working methods
- Humility, empathy and strong service orientation
- Fluent spoken English; French language capability is preferred
Skills
Experience
Solid experience supporting senior executives in multinational companies, with a proven track record of discretion, reliability and professionalism in high-level administrative coordination and stakeholder management.
Education
Secondary education required; tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Management or related field is an asset.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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