- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 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 seeks a Merchandising Project Manager for its Export Local Markets & Travel Retail EMEA team in Paris, on a permanent contract. The role leads campaign merchandising strategy across more than 30 Local Markets and EMEA Travel Retail, partnering with cross-functional teams and supporting an apprentice.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end campaign merchandising strategy, including budget development, forecasting, delivery of non-catalogued campaign assets and implementation guidelines, to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all points of sale.
- Co-develop the permanent assortment strategy with the Product Manager for Local Markets and EMEA Travel Retail, optimising each point-of-sale offer according to potential, format, available space, channel requirements and business priorities.
- Define scalable, channel-specific merchandising solutions for the diverse needs of Local Markets and the constraints of Travel Retail.
- Support markets and partners throughout campaign deployment, ensuring clear communication, brand excellence and consistent implementation across points of sale.
- Design and deliver campaign-focused training sessions and workshops; organise and facilitate seminars; and provide operational support to equip market and field teams with the merchandising skills, tools and best practices required for consistent execution.
- Support the development and autonomy of an apprentice.
- Guide markets and partners throughout campaign execution, ensuring clarity, brand excellence and consistent implementation across points of sale.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Business School background.
- Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to turn campaign ambitions into concrete retail execution.
- Ability to navigate complex, multicultural and multichannel environments, adapting solutions without compromising brand standards.
- Fluency in French and English, with confidence communicating, engaging stakeholders and building relationships in an international environment.
- Previous experience with IWD merchandising software is appreciated.
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years in merchandising, operational marketing, campaign management or a related field.
Education
Master’s degree or Business School background.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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