Assistant Merchandising
Join Chanel in Paris as an Assistant Merchandising for Export Marketing. Contribute to dynamic projects in a prestigious luxury brand environment.
Overview
Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and personal development. The brand is committed to creating a culture that fosters individual growth while contributing to collective success, making it a desirable employer for those seeking to make an impact in the luxury sector.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of the annual merchandising animation plan, ensuring alignment with distribution strategy and budget constraints.
- Manage fragrance, makeup, and skincare campaigns by adapting and deploying international and regional guidelines specific to the export zone.
- Analyze the return on investment of campaigns to identify optimization opportunities and enhance future performance.
- Oversee local production of promotional materials, coordinating needs, drafting briefs, conducting tenders, and ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
- Develop merchandising recommendations for new store openings and permanent fixtures in line with the customer experience strategy.
- Participate in the creation and updating of permanent material catalogs by category and support type.
- Assist in the development of an automated order form for new store openings.
- Collect and analyze field data and conduct regular competitive analysis to anticipate needs for new POS concepts and furniture.
- Act as the primary contact for merchandising-related inquiries within the zone.
- Organize and coordinate onboarding programs for new recruits, focusing on merchandising best practices.
- Lead and participate in internal talks, workshops, or sessions to share merchandising knowledge and field experiences.
- Propose simplifications and innovations in merchandising through the development of accessible and impactful educational materials.
- Monitor the impact of Merchandising Learning initiatives and propose continuous improvements to strengthen the merchandising culture within the team.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in product, merchandising, commercial, or trade roles.
- Proficiency in project management, including coordination, brief writing, tendering, production monitoring, and adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and synthesize data for decision-making.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in merchandising, product management, or related fields is required.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
Chanel offers a supportive environment with close mentorship, exposure to global challenges, and involvement in diverse projects to enhance the international customer experience.
Culture
Chanel prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture that encourages personal growth and values the unique contributions of each team member. The company believes in the power of diversity and collaboration to drive innovation and performance.