Chanel Retail Education Project Assistant — Skincare Services
Chanel in Neuilly-sur-Seine seeks a Retail Education Project Assistant (Skincare Services) — Apprenticeship starting Oct 2026. Support training rollouts for Parfums & Beauté.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, privately held luxury house recognized for its heritage in couture, fragrances and beauty. The company maintains a rigorous standard of craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence across fashion and beauty divisions, and invests in training and talent development to preserve its brand values and client experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Retail Education Project Manager in the design, preparation and rollout of training programmes for skincare services across Chanel boutiques and counters.
- Draft and update training materials, service protocols, presentation decks and job aids tailored to retail teams and trainer use.
- Coordinate logistics: training calendars, session bookings, trainer assignments, sample kits and venue setup for in-store and central trainings.
- Liaise with Parfums & Beauté stakeholders (retail operations, boutique managers, trainers and external partners) to ensure alignment and timely execution.
- Collect and analyse feedback from trainees and trainers, produce post-training reports and track key learning KPIs to inform continuous improvement.
- Assist with pilot programmes and local roll-outs when launching new skincare services or treatment protocols.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an accredited alternance/apprenticeship or higher-education programme in marketing, luxury management, cosmetology, business or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to manage concurrent tasks and tight timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; confident presenter for internal stakeholders and boutique teams.
- Professional demeanour, client-service orientation and discretion appropriate to a luxury retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Prior internship or practical experience in retail, cosmetics, beauty services or a training environment is preferred; experience coordinating trainings, events or in-store activations is an advantage.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme appropriate to the role (marketing, luxury management, cosmetics science, business or equivalent) and eligible for an alternance/apprenticeship contract.
Workplace
This position is based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 166 open roles in Neuilly-sur-Seine, including 12 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.735 active listings on Cerulean, 104 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.293 open positions, with 140 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of artistic rigour and refined client service, pairing creative excellence with meticulous operational standards. The work environment rewards collaborative problem-solving, attention to detail and commitment to preserving the brand’s heritage and high-touch retail experience.
About Cerulean
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