Chanel Sales Assistant
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 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: Sales Assistant position in Paris at Bon Marché for 6 months, beginning January 2027. Support retail operations across Fashion, Watches, and Fragrance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as primary contact for VIP client arrivals, coordinating across all boutique departments for seamless guest experience
- Prepare salon displays and manage operational details during client appointments and sales sessions
- Manage inventory transfers, deliveries, shipments, returns, and customer request coordination
- Assist sales team with reservation tracking, consignment management, and special order processing
- Monitor repair and alteration processes by creating and tracking service records through completion
- Identify collections aligned with client preferences and brief sales managers during buying sessions
Qualifications
- Customer-facing experience required
- Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in digital tools and fluent English
- Genuine passion for fashion and cultural literacy
- Discretion, reliability, and service orientation
Skills
Experience
Customer-facing experience required; no specific tenure specified.
Education
Not specified; no formal education requirements stated.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Benefits
Onboarding program including Maison history and product training; exposure to retail operations across multiple European regional services; Young Talent community networking events.
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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