Chanel Merchandising Assistant (Europe) — Alternance
Chanel in Paris seeks a Merchandising Assistant (Alternance) for Europe Export Marketing — apprenticeship starting Sept 2026.
Overview
Chanel is a privately held Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The house is distinguished by its commitment to artisanal excellence, creative leadership and a global retail network. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes craftsmanship, brand stewardship and long-term talent development across commercial and creative disciplines.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Europe merchandising and export marketing teams in assortment planning, seasonal line reviews and product allocation across markets.
- Prepare and maintain sales, inventory and sell-through reports to inform replenishment and allocation decisions.
- Coordinate with regional retail, wholesale and supply-chain partners to ensure timely deliveries and optimal stock distribution.
- Contribute to pricing, promotional and launch calendars; assist in preparing business cases and commercial presentations for stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform assortment recommendations and localized merchandising tactics.
- Ensure data integrity in merchandising systems and support ad hoc analyses requested by the commercial team.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related discipline (alternance/apprenticeship eligible).
- Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to interpret sales and inventory metrics.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
- Effective communicator with the ability to liaise across commercial, retail and supply-chain teams.
- Right to work in France for the duration of the alternance contract.
Skills
Experience
Previous internship(s) or practical experience in merchandising, retail operations or commercial planning is preferred; work experience may range from none to a few internships consistent with an apprenticeship profile.
Education
Currently enrolled in higher education (Bachelor or Master) in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related field; alternance/apprenticeship format required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.293 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 64 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.707 open roles, including 94 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.253 open roles — 115 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel’s workplace culture combines creative ambition with rigorous attention to detail, valuing artisanal skill and brand guardianship. Teams operate with high standards, discretion and a focus on long-term professional development within a global luxury context.
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.