Beauty Advisor

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Contract
Seniority Entry-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel in Paris seeks a Beauty Advisor (CDD) for Galeries Lafayette — fixed-term role delivering luxury cosmetics consultations and sales.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and luxury beauty. As an independent luxury house, Chanel maintains exacting standards of craftsmanship and service across its boutiques and retail counters worldwide. The beauty division emphasizes product innovation, artistry and bespoke client relationships, offering career development within a heritage-driven, creative environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver a personalised, luxury client experience at the Galeries Lafayette Chanel counter, acting as a brand ambassador for makeup, skincare and fragrance ranges.
  • Conduct consultations, product demonstrations and makeup applications to educate clients and drive conversions.
  • Build and maintain client relationships through proactive clienteling, CRM use and follow-up to generate repeat business and referrals.
  • Consistently meet and exceed individual and counter sales targets and KPIs.
  • Ensure impeccable visual merchandising and presentation of the counter according to Chanel brand standards.
  • Manage stock levels, process transactions accurately at the POS and support inventory reconciliations and receiving.
  • Participate in product training, promotional events and in-store activations; collaborate with Galeries Lafayette retail management.
  • Maintain a high standard of hygiene, safety and regulatory compliance for cosmetic services.

Qualifications

  • Proven retail experience in cosmetics or luxury beauty — typically 1+ years at a department store counter or boutique preferred.
  • Demonstrable sales performance and client development skills.
  • Polished, professional presentation and strong interpersonal communication.
  • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and peak retail periods.
  • Right to work in France for the duration of a fixed-term contract (CDD).
  • Willingness to pursue brand training and meet Chanel service standards.

Skills

Clienteling and CRM-driven sales Makeup application and live demonstrations Skincare consultation and regimen recommendation Product knowledge: makeup, skincare and fragrance Visual merchandising and luxury presentation Point-of-sale (POS) operations and cash handling Stock management and basic inventory control Collaborative teamwork in a departmental retail environment

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in cosmetics or luxury beauty retail; prior work at a department store counter (Galeries Lafayette or similar) is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma; vocational training or certification in beauty, cosmetology or makeup artistry preferred.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a refined, detail-oriented workplace where creativity and craftsmanship are central. Employees are expected to uphold the maison's high standards of service and presentation while benefiting from structured training and opportunities to develop expertise within the luxury beauty sector.