Chanel Executive Assistant to General Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 9, 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.
Executive Assistant to General Manager at Chanel Shanghai. Support supply chain and sustainability leadership in this full-time executive support role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive executive support to the General Manager, including calendar management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation and action item follow-up
- Maintain awareness of upcoming commitments, strategic priorities, key deadlines and business updates on behalf of the GM
- Arrange and coordinate all travel logistics, accommodation, transportation and expense management for the General Manager
- Support executive leadership meetings, town halls, workshops, business reviews and departmental events, including materials coordination and on-site logistics
- Manage administrative processes including purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, contract routing and budget tracking across the Supply Chain & Sustainability division
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration with Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Technology, Administration and other business units
- Coordinate onboarding, training registration, team engagement activities and people-related administrative matters for the department
- Handle sensitive information with professionalism, sound judgment and absolute discretion
- Proactively manage ad hoc assignments, ensuring all deadlines are met and follow-through is systematically managed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in multinational or matrix organizations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Fluent in written and verbal English and Mandarin Chinese
- Exceptional organizational and time management capabilities
- Superior interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information professionally
Skills
Experience
5+ years of executive-level administrative support experience in multinational companies or complex matrix organizations. Prior exposure to supply chain, sustainability or manufacturing environments is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree or above in any discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated 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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