Chanel Fragrance & Beauty Department Manager

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent global maison of haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. Renowned for its heritage, craftsmanship and exacting standards, the brand operates an international network of boutiques and counters and seeks retail leaders who embody its luxury ethos and client-centric service.

Chanel Fragrance & Beauty Department Manager in Ningbo, China – Lead a high-performing team in luxury retail excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Promote brand culture and vision while integrating them organically with customer service excellence
  • Lead a large-scale team to achieve sales and performance targets, ensuring each consultant attains their individual KPIs
  • Collaborate with the training team to drive personal and professional development of store employees and cultivate talent for brand succession planning
  • Implement operational processes in alignment with headquarters standards to maximize in-store efficiency and operational excellence
  • Lead the team in delivering exceptional and distinctive service experiences to enhance customer loyalty and brand advocacy

Qualifications

  • Outstanding leadership capability and strategic thinking with ability to develop comprehensive plans for team goal achievement
  • Proven ability to enhance team execution and collaboration, guiding staff to deliver exceptional customer service experiences
  • Demonstrated commitment to leading by example and continuous personal and professional development
  • Strong curiosity, adaptability, passion for learning, and sustained enthusiasm for excellence
  • Deep appreciation for the arts, familiarity with the luxury goods industry, and refined aesthetic sensibility

Skills

Team leadership and people management Omnichannel retail operations and customer service processes Sales target achievement and performance management Staff training and development Brand representation and customer engagement

Experience

Extensive experience in luxury retail leadership, ideally within fragrance, cosmetics, or beauty counter environments. Proven track record of successfully managing large teams, driving sales performance, and maintaining high standards of customer service in a multi-brand or prestige beauty retail setting.

Education

Not explicitly specified in source material; secondary education or equivalent is typically expected for this management-level role.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, with easy access to Shanghai.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a refined, client-focused retail culture that prizes discretion, craftsmanship and impeccable presentation. The workplace emphasizes continuous product education, high-touch service and professional development within a performance-driven luxury environment.

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 Fragrance & Beauty Department Manager

Ningbo, China

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