Chanel Operational Trade Marketing Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Sep 7, 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 Trade Marketing Intern in Paris for Fragrance & Beauty Travel Retail operations, starting January 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive the first-semester fragrance animation calendar to ensure flawless execution across points of sale
- Oversee budget tracking, expense monitoring, and invoice follow-up to strengthen the financial performance of campaigns
- Produce and coordinate local marketing assets that elevate the Maison's presence at the point of sale
- Contribute creative design inputs that uphold Chanel's visual standards in the Travel Retail channel
- Progressively take full ownership of trade marketing projects end-to-end, from planning to execution across EMEA accounts
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree at a business school, university, or equivalent institution, ideally with a specialization in Marketing
- Previous internship or apprenticeship experience in operational marketing, preferably within the cosmetics industry
- Comfortable working with figures and analysis, and creating presentation materials with strong command of Excel and PowerPoint
- Organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken
- Genuine interest in the Fragrance and Beauty industry and curiosity about the Travel Retail ecosystem
Skills
Experience
Previous internship or apprenticeship experience in operational marketing is preferred, ideally within the cosmetics or luxury beauty sector. Exposure to trade marketing or point-of-sale campaigns would be advantageous.
Education
Master's degree (Bac+4/5 or equivalent) from a business school, university, or equivalent institution, ideally with a specialization in Marketing.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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