Chanel Sales Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 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 Sales Manager position in Nice, France. Lead a fashion sales team in a permanent, full-time role at a prestigious luxury boutique.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee and coach a team of fashion advisors to achieve excellence in style expertise and client experience
- Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with CHANEL's positioning and ensure team comprehension and deployment
- Conduct regular briefings and field coaching to elevate team performance and product knowledge
- Build and maintain comprehensive sales reports for the boutique director covering all team activities and initiatives
- Establish and enforce shop procedures and brand charter compliance across all operations
- Monitor commercial performance, sales KPIs, and inventory management to achieve revenue and sell-through targets
- Implement action plans to drive business growth, customer experience, and client loyalty
- Create and manage sales team schedules and coordinate staffing across boutique departments
- Oversee visual merchandise presentation and ensure optimal product visibility aligned with brand standards
- Participate in collection planning and purchasing decisions for the boutique, ensuring assortment alignment with client preferences
- Conduct data analysis to inform purchasing recommendations and business strategy
- Serve as brand ambassador at client events and represent CHANEL at internal and external luxury sector initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, learning and development, and visual merchandising
- Conduct individual development interviews and create personalized skill-building action plans
Qualifications
- Natural leadership with strong management competencies
- Deep passion for fashion and contemporary trend awareness
- Refined aesthetic sensibility and personal style
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and unite diverse teams
- Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning capabilities
- Flawless integrity and professional exemplarity
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Comfort with in-field coaching and formal action planning
- Results-oriented mindset with commercial acumen
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in luxury retail management, preferably in fashion or premium fashion-adjacent sectors, with demonstrated success leading sales teams and driving commercial results. Experience in boutique operations, collection buying, and client-centric sales environments is essential.
Education
Secondary education required; higher education in luxury business, fashion, retail management, or related field preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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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