Chanel Summer Sales Intern — Fragrance & Beauty
Chanel — Paris: Summer Sales Intern (Fragrance & Beauty). Support boutique sales, clienteling and merchandising in a luxury retail environment.
Overview
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. As an employer, the brand emphasises impeccable client service, meticulous craftsmanship and a culture of discreet luxury; retail teams receive rigorous product and clienteling training and operate within a highly curated, international environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support boutique sales advisors in delivering personalised client experiences for fragrance and beauty clientele.
- Advise customers on product selection, application and gifting, demonstrating detailed knowledge of perfumes and cosmetics.
- Maintain visual merchandising and window displays to brand standards and participate in in-store launches and promotional events.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions and assist with order fulfilment and after-sales follow-up.
- Manage stockroom tasks including inventory checks, replenishment and receiving deliveries in line with boutique procedures.
- Contribute to clienteling activities and CRM updates, recording client preferences and follow-up actions under senior guidance.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in higher education (Bachelor, Grande École or vocational program) in business, fashion, cosmetics or a related discipline.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrable client-service orientation and polished professional manner.
- Interest in fragrance and beauty categories and eagerness to develop product expertise.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and peak retail periods; ability to work in a fast-paced boutique environment.
- Prior retail, hospitality or customer-facing experience preferred but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Previous customer-facing or retail experience is advantageous; the role is open to students currently enrolled in tertiary education seeking a summer internship in luxury retail.
Education
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's level or vocational program in business, fashion, cosmetics, retail management or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.344 open roles in Paris, including 107 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.756 active listings on Cerulean, 119 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.313 open positions, with 147 posted this week.
Culture
Chanel's retail culture combines exacting standards with a refined, client-first approach. Teams operate within an international, creative milieu where continuous training, product mastery and attention to detail are expected and rewarded.
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