Business Analyst Intern — Eyewear Boutiques

Overview

Chanel is an independent French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and high-fashion eyewear. The brand operates a global retail network and places a premium on craftsmanship, creativity and meticulous brand stewardship. As an employer, Chanel offers a discreet, design-led environment where commercial rigor meets artisan excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the Europe eyewear retail business by preparing weekly and monthly sales reports, KPI trackers and executive summaries for regional managers.
• Perform ad-hoc quantitative analyses to identify performance drivers at boutique and regional levels (sell-through, conversion, average transaction value).
• Contribute to forecasting, assortment and replenishment reviews by consolidating POS and inventory data and highlighting trends.
• Build and maintain dashboards and visualisations to monitor boutique performance and promotional impact for the Eyewear category.
• Collaborate with retail, merchandising and operations teams to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise slide decks and presentations for stakeholder meetings and business reviews.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical aptitude with rigorous attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable preparing business presentations in PowerPoint.
• Ability to synthesise data into clear insights and to communicate findings to commercial and retail stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive team player with an interest in luxury retail, fashion or eyewear categories.
• Professional-level French and good working knowledge of English preferred.

Skills

Experience

Previous internship experience in business analysis, retail analytics or commercial reporting is advantageous but not mandatory. A demonstrated interest in luxury retail, eyewear or fashion merchandising will be valued.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree programme in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics or a related field.

Culture

Chanel's workplace blends creative excellence with commercial discipline; employees operate in a respectful, high-performance environment that values discretion, craftsmanship and brand integrity. Teams are international and cross‑functional collaboration is central to delivering an exceptional client and product experience.