Chanel Retail Merchandiser Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 28, 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 internship: Retail Merchandiser Assistant in Paris (Jan 2027). Ready-to-wear merchandising, collection analysis, luxury fashion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor and report collection performance metrics (sell-through, missed opportunities, bestsellers) to senior management
- Consolidate qualitative market feedback on collections for presentation to the Collection Merchandising team
- Support showroom preparation through purchase potential analysis and contribution to collection buying tools
- Conduct daily quantitative and qualitative analysis of collection purchases across the retail and wholesale network
- Coordinate debrief meetings with market teams following purchase sessions and document findings
- Monitor fashion weeks and luxury industry trends for competitive intelligence
- Perform price analysis and maintain awareness of competitive positioning
- Prepare comprehensive purchase recap documents incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent program
- Prior professional experience, ideally in fashion and/or luxury sectors
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Fluent spoken and written English and French
Skills
Experience
First meaningful professional experience, preferably in the fashion and/or luxury sectors
Education
Currently enrolled in a business school or equivalent program
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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