Beauty Advisor Intern (Mother's Day Support)
Chanel in Paris seeks a Beauty Advisor Intern (Mother's Day support) at Sephora Rivoli — seasonal retail internship delivering client consultations and sales.
Overview
Chanel is an international luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and prestige beauty. The brand maintains exacting standards of craftsmanship and creativity across its fashion and beauty divisions, offering employees exposure to high-touch client service, intensive product training and career development within a globally recognised maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver attentive, personalised client consultations and product demonstrations in-store during the Mother's Day promotional period.
- Advise clients on makeup, skincare and fragrance solutions, tailoring recommendations to individual needs and preferences.
- Support sales objectives through active selling, cross-selling and promotion of selected lines and gift sets.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions and handle cash/cards in accordance with store procedures.
- Maintain merchandising standards: replenish stock, organise displays and ensure presentation aligns with brand guidelines.
- Participate in sample distribution, gifting initiatives and event logistics associated with the seasonal campaign.
- Report client feedback and sales activity to the store management team and assist with daily store operations.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a relevant higher-education programme (beauty, cosmetics, retail, marketing or similar) or recent graduate eligible for an internship.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a client-centric attitude and professional grooming consistent with luxury retail standards.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and peak promotional days.
- Right to work in France for the duration of the internship.
Skills
Experience
No extensive experience required; prior customer-facing, retail or beauty advisory experience is advantageous. Internship suited to students or recent graduates seeking practical retail experience in luxury beauty.
Education
Enrolment in or recent completion of a vocational or university programme in beauty, cosmetics, retail, marketing or a related discipline.
Culture
Chanel fosters an environment of excellence where craftsmanship, discretion and client service are paramount. Employees operate within a collaborative, high-performance retail culture that emphasises product expertise, meticulous presentation and professional development.