Chanel Sales Advisor Intern (Fashion)

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes craftsmanship, meticulous brand stewardship and elevated client service across a global network of boutiques, offering structured on-the-job training and development within the luxury retail sector.

Chanel Paris — Sales Advisor Internship (Fashion) starting June 2026. Join the boutique team to support client service, merchandising and luxury retail operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support boutique sales activities by delivering attentive, personalised service to clients and cultivating long-term relationships through clienteling.
  • Assist senior sales advisors with product presentations, fitting consultations and storytelling that communicates brand heritage and product savoir‑faire.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system to process sales, exchanges and special orders, and support accurate record-keeping in the CRM.
  • Contribute to visual merchandising and maintenance of boutique standards, ensuring displays reflect seasonal directives and luxury presentation.
  • Participate in stock handling, back-of-house organisation and inventory procedures under store policies.
  • Support boutique events and client appointments, including preparation, execution and follow-up communications.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion, Luxury Management, Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
  • Availability to commence the internship in June 2026 and to fulfil the full internship period as required by the school/company.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, polished professional presentation and a genuine interest in luxury fashion and client service.
  • Ability to work retail hours including evenings and weekends as required by boutique operations.
  • Legal authorization to undertake an internship in France.

Skills

Luxury clienteling and high-touch customer service Visual merchandising and boutique presentation Point-of-sale (POS) operation and transactional accuracy Inventory handling and stockroom procedures Basic CRM support and client database maintenance Fluent verbal communication in French; professional working knowledge of English

Experience

No extensive professional experience required; previous customer-facing or retail experience—particularly within fashion or luxury—is advantageous. Internships, part-time retail roles or client service positions will be considered favorably.

Education

Enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in Fashion, Luxury Management, Business, Marketing or a related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of excellence, discretion and dedication to craftsmanship. Boutique teams operate with rigorous standards of presentation and client care, where mentorship and practical training underpin professional growth within the luxury retail environment.

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.

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Chanel

Chanel Sales Advisor Intern (Fashion)

Paris, France

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