Chanel Assistant, High-End Merchandising & Business Development

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

• Ensure proper allocation and assortment of high-end pieces for European events, client presentations, retail rotation, and wholesale accounts across boutique fashion, jewellery retail, and wholesale networks in France, Middle East, and broader Europe
• Monitor and track transfers of haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie in collaboration with stock management and operations teams
• Update and maintain daily stock tracking tools and contribute to process automation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage European market requests related to bespoke allocations (OTOs), including design selection, piece allocation, and alternative propositions based on customer briefs
• Coordinate and oversee after-sales service (SAV) logistics, piece restoration, and gemological certification distribution to markets
• Support the High-End Assortment Coordinator with ad-hoc projects including event assortment coordination, training documentation, visual merchandising liaison, product information management, transfer reporting, regional event stock runner support, and invoice tracking updates

Qualifications

• First significant professional experience in merchandising, operational marketing, or business analysis, preferably within the luxury sector
• Demonstrable passion for haute joaillerie and haute horlogerie
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and professional English
• Proven responsiveness, organisational capability, and ability to work autonomously

Skills

Experience

First significant experience in merchandising, operational marketing, or business analysis, preferably in the luxury sector. Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously while working both autonomously and collaboratively within international teams.

Education

Not specified; candidate should possess a university-level qualification or equivalent professional standing appropriate to an internship programme within a luxury heritage maison.

Workplace

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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