Chanel Fashion Advisor

Location
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 15, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent French maison celebrated for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories and fragrances. The brand is globally recognised for its craftsmanship, refined aesthetic and rigorous attention to client experience; as an employer it maintains high standards of professionalism and invests in staff development within a discreet, atelier-like environment.

Chanel Florence seeks a Fashion Advisor (temporary contract) to deliver luxury client service and sales in its Florence boutique.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exemplary, personalised client service and build long-term relationships with a discerning clientele.
  • Achieve and exceed individual and boutique sales targets and conversion KPIs through consultative selling and product expertise.
  • Maintain boutique presentation standards, execute visual merchandising directives and ensure impeccable product presentation.
  • Manage stock: receive deliveries, conduct inventory counts, replenish floor stock and maintain accurate records.
  • Operate point-of-sale systems and handle cash, refunds and administrative tasks in accordance with brand procedures.
  • Support clienteling activities, appointment bookings and post-sale follow-up to maximise client lifetime value.
  • Collaborate with the boutique team to ensure seamless daily operations and adherence to Chanel’s compliance and service protocols.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in retail sales, preferably within luxury fashion, accessories or premium lifestyle brands.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to advise and influence high‑net‑worth clients in a discreet manner.
  • Excellent presentation and visual merchandising capability; meticulous attention to detail.
  • Organisational competence in stock control, basic administration and POS operation.
  • Flexible availability to work retail hours including evenings and weekends; professional appearance and poise.

Skills

Client advisory and luxury clienteling Consultative selling and sales conversion Visual merchandising and product presentation Inventory management and stock control Point-of-sale (POS) operation and cash handling Team collaboration and boutique operations

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of customer-facing retail experience; prior experience within a luxury or premium fashion environment strongly preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in retail, sales or fashion is desirable.

Workplace

This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Culture

Chanel’s retail culture emphasises refinement, discretion and exacting standards of craftsmanship applied to the client experience. The workplace values professionalism, continuous learning and a collaborative boutique environment where attention to detail and brand stewardship 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.

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Chanel

Chanel Fashion Advisor

Florence, Italy

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