Chanel Fashion Advisor — Shoe Corner

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Location
RomeLazioItaly
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Mar 24, 2026

About Chanel

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.

Chanel seeks a Fashion Advisor (Shoe Corner) in Rome — Rinascente Tritone. Temporary contract for an experienced luxury footwear sales professional.

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

Clienteling Visual merchandising Bespoke footwear fitting Cash handling and POS operation Inventory management Customer Relationship Management (CRM) familiarity

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.

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

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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