Chanel Merchandising Assistant Intern

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

• Assist with managing and tracking point-of-sale display orders, including displays, podiums, testers and window displays, for skincare, makeup and fragrance campaigns.
• Create and update planograms to ensure optimal product placement.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of in-store campaigns, including activations, openings and renovations.
• Create and send merchandising information materials to boutiques.
• Help showcase products and propose store layouts in line with the Maison’s guidelines.
• Order materials needed for activations and track their deliveries.
• Conduct detailed follow-up after each new campaign launch.
• Develop window and niche display recommendations consistent with the Maison’s image.
• Contribute to creating and updating tracking tools, including dashboards, retro-planning schedules, materials records and activation books.
• Ensure recycling rounds run smoothly across the entire network.
• Conduct qualitative competitor monitoring to identify market best practices.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing higher education at HES or HEC level (Master’s degree).
• Seeking a responsible internship to develop merchandising and operational marketing skills and deepen knowledge of the luxury sector.
• Demonstrated interest in the luxury industry and the Fragrance & Beauty universe.
• Rigorous and organised, with the ability to multitask and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills for analysis and project presentations.
• Fluent French and German, spoken and written.
• A full-time internship agreement is mandatory; the internship must be part of the study programme, required to obtain the degree and validated through academic credits.
• Fluent or advanced German and English.

Skills

Education

Currently pursuing higher education at HES or HEC level (Master’s degree). The internship must be part of the study programme, required to obtain the degree and validated through academic credits.

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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