Chanel High-End Business Development Assistant

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Create image briefs, book client experiences and order the tools required for those experiences throughout the year.
• Create presentation materials.
• Track local and regional event calendars.
• Coordinate with markets on local asset requirements, including order campaigns and guideline distribution.
• Conduct post-event analyses.
• Track international event timelines and briefs with the Image team.
• Coordinate international events overall, including agencies, service providers, logistics and transport.
• Manage the Event Platform and coordinate requests from regions.
• Support client-list coordination for experiences, cocktails and dinners.
• Coordinate the post-event photo platform and contribute to post-event reporting.
• Coordinate event administration, including supplier creation and purchase orders, and track budgets and invoicing.
• Coordinate client appointments in boutiques during Fashion Weeks, including service providers, logistics, budgets and invoicing.
• Manage inventories and attend boutiques as needed.
• Monitor competitors' client events and experiences.
• Coordinate seminars for communities of top sellers, High-End Business Leaders and Haute Horlogerie Referents, including service providers, logistics and invitations.
• Contribute to the year-round rollout of community activities.
• Create and update presentation materials for seller preparation cycles ahead of High-End launches.
• Coordinate internal contributors, provide operational support for filming and consolidate feedback.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and support cross-functional projects for client and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a five-year higher education qualification (Bac+5).
• At least 6 months of initial internship and/or apprenticeship experience.
• Demonstrates rigour, creativity, analytical ability, interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Enjoys challenges, takes initiative and is interested in discovering the world of High Jewellery.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Skills

Experience

At least 6 months of initial internship and/or apprenticeship experience.

Education

Currently pursuing a five-year higher education qualification (Bac+5).

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.

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