- Location
- Brussels Brussels-Capital Region Belgium
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
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.
Chanel is seeking a Merchandising Assistant Intern in Brussels for an internship of at least 6 months starting January 2027. The intern will support visual merchandising and retail operations across Benelux and Scandinavia, contribute to product launches and POS openings, and collaborate with sales teams, suppliers and internal departments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Merchandising Manager and F&B Merchandiser in visual merchandising and retail operations for Fragrance & Beauty stores across Benelux and Scandinavia.
- Bring product launches to life in stores through visuals, decorations and signage that comply with brand guidelines.
- Prepare planograms, manage orders, and brief teams and suppliers for each launch to ensure consistent in-store presentation.
- Analyse the point-of-sale configuration database and help adapt POS and PLV (in-store display) set-ups to improve product visibility.
- Support new POS openings from briefing through installation, and resolve POS issues as the main supplier contact.
- Equip sales teams with appropriate tools to increase visibility and sales, and answer merchandising questions.
- Contribute to a cross-departmental CSR project aligned with Chanel’s values.
Qualifications
- Currently studying marketing, retail management, merchandising or a related field.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, including multitasking and prioritisation.
- Strong communication skills in English and French; both are mandatory. Dutch is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Prior experience in retail or the beauty industry is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in retail or the beauty industry is a plus.
Education
Current studies in marketing, retail management, merchandising or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.
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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.
About Cerulean
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