Beauty Advisor Internship

Overview

Chanel is an independent, family-owned luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, handbags, fragrance and beauty lines. As an employer, Chanel emphasises craftsmanship, creative excellence and meticulous client service across its boutiques and beauty counters worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised client consultations and product recommendations across makeup, skincare and fragrance categories to uphold Chanel’s standards of service.
• Support boutique sales targets through proactive clienteling, appointment follow-ups and upselling of product and service offerings.
• Maintain visual merchandising and presentation standards, ensuring displays, testers and stock reflect brand guidelines.
• Assist with stock management, inventory counts, incoming deliveries and merchandise replenishment.
• Contribute to in-store events, launches and promotional activities, including preparation, guest welcome and post-event follow-up.
• Record client interactions and preferences in CRM/POS systems to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Participate in product training and team briefings to deepen product knowledge and sales techniques.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a higher-education programme (BTS, Licence/Bachelor) in business, marketing, cosmetics, luxury management or similar.
• Fluent French; professional working knowledge of English preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, polished presentation and a service-oriented demeanour suitable for luxury retail.
• Strong motivation for cosmetics, make-up and fragrance with a willingness to learn brand rituals and product formulations.
• Availability to work retail hours, including weekends and occasional evening events, for the duration of the internship (starting February 2026).

Skills

Experience

Previous retail or customer‑facing experience is advantageous but not mandatory; internships or seasonal roles in beauty or luxury retail are a strong asset.

Education

Enrolment in or recent completion of a tertiary programme (BTS, Licence/Bachelor) in business, marketing, cosmetics or luxury management.

Culture

Chanel fosters a professional, creative environment anchored in craftsmanship and exacting standards. The boutique culture prizes personalised client relationships, continuous product education and collaborative teamwork within a highly service-driven setting.