Chanel Retail Sales Intern (Fashion)

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Employment Internship
Seniority Intern
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel is hiring a Retail Sales Intern (Fashion) in Nice for a May 2026 start — client‑facing luxury retail internship in Nice/Cannes.

Overview

Chanel is a privately held French maison renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous standards of client service and visual excellence, offering employees exposure to high‑touch luxury retail, product craftsmanship and brand stewardship.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Welcome and advise clients in a manner consistent with Chanel’s standards; build and maintain client relationships through proactive clienteling and appointment management.
  • Support daily boutique operations including merchandising, stock reception and replenishment, inventory checks and POS transactions.
  • Develop and maintain expert product knowledge across women's ready‑to‑wear, accessories and seasonal collections; communicate product features and craftsmanship to clients.
  • Assist with visual merchandising and presentation to ensure window and floor standards are met; execute seasonal resets under the direction of the store team.
  • Contribute to sales activity through upselling, cross‑selling and follow‑up communications; support boutique events and private client appointments.
  • Ensure compliance with cash handling, loss‑prevention and brand security procedures; prepare basic sales and client reports as required.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme in business, luxury management, fashion, marketing or a related discipline (required for an internship/stage).
  • Strong interest in luxury fashion, brand heritage and high‑touch client service.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, polished presentation and discretion when handling VIP clientele.
  • Organisational aptitude with attention to detail for merchandising and stock tasks.
  • Fluent French; working knowledge of English is advantageous.

Skills

Clienteling and relationship management Visual merchandising and product presentation Point‑of‑sale (POS) operation and cash handling Inventory and stock management Effective verbal communication and appointment coordination

Experience

No extensive prior experience required; previous part‑time retail, luxury, or customer‑facing experience is advantageous and will be considered favorably.

Education

Current enrolment in a tertiary programme (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Luxury Management, Fashion, Marketing or a related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Cerulean lists 44 open roles in Nice. The broader Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area accounts for 177 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and excellence, emphasizing mentorship and rigorous standards across retail and atelier environments. The workplace values refined client service, attention to detail and a commitment to the maison’s creative and heritage-driven identity.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.