Fashion Advisor
Chanel is hiring a Fashion Advisor in Toronto — client-focused luxury sales role delivering personalised service and driving boutique performance.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global house of haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and fine jewelry renowned for craftsmanship, discretion and timeless design. As an employer, the brand is recognised for demanding aesthetic and service standards, a commitment to artisan apprenticeship and development, and a retail network that combines heritage with contemporary luxury experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised client service and cultivate long-term relationships through proactive clienteling and follow-up.
- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through consultative selling, product storytelling and strategic upselling.
- Translate the brand aesthetic into the boutique environment by implementing visual merchandising directives and maintaining boutique presentation standards.
- Manage client appointments, private viewings and personalised shopping experiences with strict attention to discretion and confidentiality.
- Operate point-of-sale procedures accurately, handle cash and electronic transactions, and support after-sales processes and repairs referrals.
- Contribute to inventory control, stock replenishment and receipting; escalate merchandising or product availability issues as required.
- Collaborate with the store team on promotional events, product launches and client events to maximise engagement and revenue.
Qualifications
- Proven aptitude for luxury retail sales with a client-centric approach and polished interpersonal manner.
- Strong commercial awareness with ability to read client cues and close high-value transactions.
- Excellent presentation skills and meticulous attention to detail in store standards and product handling.
- Discretion and professionalism when managing high-net-worth clientele and confidential client information.
- Flexibility to work retail hours, including evenings, weekends and special events as required.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2+ years of progressive experience in luxury retail, boutique sales or high-end client advisory roles; demonstrable track record of meeting sales targets and managing VIP clientele preferred.
Education
High school diploma required; post-secondary education or vocational training in fashion, retail or a related discipline preferred.
Culture
Chanel’s retail culture emphasises exacting standards, sartorial excellence and subtlety in client service. The workplace prizes craftsmanship, creativity and long-term client relationships while offering opportunities to learn brand-specific techniques and advance within an international luxury network.