Chanel Makeup & Skincare Advisor (Apprenticeship)
Chanel seeks a Beauty Advisor (Apprenticeship) for its Paris Beaugrenelle boutique — alternance starting Sept 2026. Client-facing beauty role in Paris.
Overview
Chanel is a preeminent French luxury house renowned for fashion, haute couture, accessories, fragrance and beauty. Privately held and internationally recognised for craftsmanship and brand heritage, Chanel invests in rigorous training, elevated client service and a polished retail experience across its global boutiques.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver distinguished, personalised client service and build long-term client relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Perform makeup application, skincare analysis and product demonstrations to educate and convert clients.
- Achieve individual and boutique sales targets while contributing to overall store performance.
- Maintain boutique standards of presentation, merchandising and stock management in line with Chanel visual directives.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, manage transactions and support daily administrative tasks.
- Participate in product launches, in-store events and mandatory training sessions as part of the alternance programme.
Qualifications
- Eligible for an alternance (apprenticeship) contract and enrolled in an accredited vocational or higher education programme in cosmetics, beauty, retail or a related discipline.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a service-oriented demeanour and high standards of professional grooming.
- Availability to work retail hours including weekends and evenings.
- Fluent French strongly preferred for client-facing duties.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level position; previous retail or beauty experience is advantageous but not mandatory. Demonstrable customer-facing experience will be considered a plus.
Education
Enrolment in a recognised vocational or higher education programme (BTS, vocational diploma or equivalent) in cosmetics, beauty, retail or a related field as required for an alternance contract.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel cultivates an environment where exacting standards of craftsmanship and client service intersect with structured professional development. The brand emphasises mentorship, boutique-level excellence and a refined, collaborative workplace suited to those aspiring to a career in luxury beauty.
About Cerulean
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