Chanel Visual Merchandiser
- Location
- Amsterdam North Holland Netherlands
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Oct 2, 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 is seeking a Visual Merchandiser for its Fragrance & Beauty team covering Benelux and Scandinavia, leading campaign deployment across more than 860 Retail and Wholesale points of sale while overseeing budgets, retailer partnerships and permanent merchandising initiatives. The role also supports retail development, brand standards, sustainability and continuous improvement; it is full-time and candidates must be eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead deployment of Visual Merchandising campaigns across Retail and Wholesale channels in Benelux and Scandinavia, covering more than 860 points of sale.
- Translate European campaign strategies into regional activation plans aligned with business priorities.
- Manage campaign forecasting, allocation recommendations, deployment planning and budget follow-up.
- Monitor campaign performance and execution quality, identifying opportunities to maximize visibility and impact.
- Serve as the key regional contact for campaign-related merchandising topics.
- Own campaign merchandising budgets and forecasts, align investments with business priorities and visibility objectives, and identify ways to optimize spending and improve return on investment.
- Develop partnerships with key retailers and merchandising stakeholders; participate in discussions and negotiations on campaign visibility and merchandising investments.
- Partner with commercial teams to maximize share of space, visibility opportunities and launch impact.
- Work with the Merchandising Project Manager on permanent merchandising initiatives across the Wholesale network.
- Support openings, renovations, relocations, concept evolutions, visibility enhancement projects and major retail development projects as needed.
- Align campaign activations with long-term merchandising objectives and support strategic visibility initiatives.
- Ensure consistent application of Visual Merchandising guidelines and brand standards across the region.
- Maintain merchandising documentation, databases, concepts and best practices.
- Support capability building through training, coaching and knowledge sharing with field teams and stakeholders.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including recycling, asset recovery and responsible merchandising practices.
- Drive continuous improvement of merchandising processes, tools and ways of working.
- Maintain a collaborative team mindset and a 360-degree view of merchandising activities across Benelux and Scandinavia.
- Collaborate with the Merchandising Manager and Merchandising Project Manager on regional priorities and business continuity.
- Contribute beyond direct areas of ownership to support the overall success of the merchandising function.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Merchandising, Trade Marketing or Marketing, with strong exposure to campaign management and retail activations.
- Experience in retail, FMCG or luxury.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch, French or Scandinavian languages are a plus.
- Collaborative team player able to work independently and support a team.
- Available to work full-time and living in or around Amsterdam.
- Eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.
Skills
Experience
3 to 5 years in Merchandising, Trade Marketing or Marketing, with strong exposure to campaign management and retail activations; experience in retail, FMCG or luxury.
Education
Master’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
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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