Chanel Sales Advisor
Chanel Paris is hiring a Contract Sales Advisor (CDD) for the Royale boutique — client-focused luxury retail role in Paris.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, accessories, and fragrances. The brand is respected for its craft heritage, exacting quality standards and discreet, client-focused retail experience. As an employer, Chanel typically emphasizes professional excellence, product education and long-term client relationships.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised service to a discerning luxury clientele and develop long-term client relationships through active clienteling.
- Achieve individual and boutique sales targets and contribute to store KPIs through proactive prospecting and tailored consultations.
- Demonstrate authoritative product knowledge across collections and advise clients on styling, fit and product care.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions accurately and ensure compliance with cash handling and security procedures.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and boutique presentation to reflect brand identity and seasonal directives.
- Support inventory management: receive, organise and reconcile stock; participate in stocktakes and replenishment.
- Contribute to boutique events, client appointments and after-sales service, ensuring follow-up and client satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the boutique team to uphold Chanel’s service protocols, confidentiality and luxury retail standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in luxury retail or high-end boutique sales; demonstrable clienteling and sales track record.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, polished presentation and the ability to engage sophisticated clients with discretion.
- Strong commercial sense with the ability to meet targets and convert high-value enquiries.
- Familiarity with POS systems, cash handling and basic inventory procedures.
- Flexibility for retail hours, including weekends and evenings; availability for the duration of a fixed-term contract (CDD).
Skills
Experience
Typically 1–3 years of direct experience in luxury or premium retail environments, with a proven record of exceeding individual sales targets and managing high-value client relationships.
Education
Secondary education; vocational training or certification in retail, fashion or luxury services preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.321 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 73 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.735 open roles, including 104 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.293 open roles — 140 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel fosters a refined, service-oriented workplace that prioritises artisanal quality, discretion and client loyalty. The brand invests in product education and professional development to maintain the high standards expected in its boutiques.
About Cerulean
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