Assistant Product Manager — Fragrance & Beauty (Internship)
Chanel seeks an Assistant Product Manager (Fragrance & Beauty) intern in Brussels to support product development, cross‑functional coordination and launches.
Overview
Chanel is a leading independent French luxury house renowned for couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fine jewellery and beauty. Chanel Beauté develops iconic fragrances and prestige cosmetics sold worldwide; the brand is known for its uncompromising standards of quality, creative excellence and heritage-driven innovation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the end-to-end product development process for fragrance and beauty launches, from brief to commercial rollout.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders — marketing, R&D, regulatory, packaging, supply chain and sales — to ensure timely delivery of samples, artwork and documentation.
- Prepare and maintain product documentation, specifications, SKU lists and launch calendars in the relevant systems.
- Assist in market and competitor analysis, pricing benchmarking and consumer insight summaries to inform product positioning.
- Compile commercial reports, presentations and post-launch performance analyses for internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to quality and regulatory compliance checks by collating ingredient, labelling and safety data as directed by the team.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree in Business, Marketing, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail, particularly for product specifications, labelling and documentation.
- Commercial curiosity with genuine interest in luxury beauty, fragrance and consumer trends.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information clearly to cross-functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; prior internships or project experience in beauty, cosmetics, FMCG or product management preferred but not mandatory. Demonstrable academic projects or commercial exposure to product development will be advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry or a related field.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that blends creative ambition with rigorous craftsmanship and discretion. Teams operate in a collaborative, high-expectation environment where attention to detail, respect for heritage and a drive for innovation are highly valued.