Chanel Fashion Advisor — Shoe Corner
Chanel seeks a Fashion Advisor (Shoe Corner) in Rome — Rinascente Tritone. Temporary contract for an experienced luxury footwear sales professional.
Overview
Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and leather goods. As a privately held leader in global luxury, the brand emphasises artisanal craftsmanship, enduring design and a highly curated client experience across boutiques and department-store corners worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised client service and build long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and post-sale follow-up.
- Provide expert product advice on footwear fit, materials and styling, tailoring recommendations to individual clients.
- Achieve and exceed daily and monthly sales targets while accurately processing transactions and gift services at point-of-sale.
- Maintain immaculate presentation of the Shoe Corner: visual merchandising, window displays, stock rotation and housekeeping to brand standards.
- Manage inventory and stockroom operations including replenishment, receiving, transfers and loss-prevention procedures.
- Support VIP appointments, private events and trunk shows; coordinate with store management and brand specialists to maximise client opportunities.
- Participate in product training and brand briefings to maintain up-to-date product knowledge and service techniques.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in luxury retail or high-end footwear sales; experience within a department-store corner or boutique preferred.
- Proven track record of meeting sales targets and delivering exceptional, personalised client service.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a polished, client-facing demeanour.
- Strong numeracy and cash-handling accuracy; familiarity with store POS operations.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and peak retail periods; legal right to work in Italy.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year of hands-on experience in luxury retail sales, preferably with footwear or accessories; demonstrable success in client acquisition and retention.
Education
Secondary-school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in fashion, retail or hospitality is an advantage.
Workplace
This position is based in Rome, Lazio, Italy. Cerulean lists 58 open roles in Rome, including 4 posted recently. The broader Lazio area accounts for 65 active listings on Cerulean, 4 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of refinement, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, where craftsmanship and client experience are paramount. The workplace values professional development, product expertise and a collaborative approach between boutique teams and brand specialists.
About Cerulean
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