Sales Intern — Fragrance & Beauty

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison of haute couture and luxury goods renowned for its craftsmanship in ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty. As an employer, the brand combines a heritage-driven approach with rigorous retail standards, delivering immersive client experiences through a global network of boutiques while investing in staff training and product expertise.

Role & Responsibilities

• Provide personalized client consultations and product recommendations for fragrance and cosmetic ranges.
• Support the boutique team in achieving daily sales targets through professional clienteling and active selling.
• Operate the point-of-sale, process transactions and manage sample distribution with accuracy and discretion.
• Maintain merchandising standards, replenish displays, and execute seasonal visual guidelines to uphold brand presentation.
• Assist with stock receipt, inventory controls and back-of-house organisation to ensure product availability.
• Participate in product training sessions and learn brand rituals, ingredient knowledge and formulation highlights to support informed selling.
• Deliver impeccable client service, handling enquiries, gift wrapping and after-sales follow-up as required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a tertiary programme in commerce, luxury retail, cosmetics, hospitality or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with a polished, client-facing manner.
• Demonstrated interest in beauty and fragrance products and luxury retail standards.
• Availability for a summer internship period and flexibility to work weekends and evenings.
• Professional appearance, punctuality and high standards of discretion and confidentiality.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and a capacity to learn quickly.

Skills

Experience

Previous customer-facing or retail experience is preferred but not required; internships or part-time roles in beauty, hospitality or sales are considered advantageous.

Education

Enrolment in a university or vocational programme in commerce, luxury management, cosmetology, or a related field (student status required for an internship).

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of artisanal excellence, discretion and rigorous attention to detail. Employees are expected to uphold the maison’s refined service standards while benefiting from structured product training, mentorship and a performance-driven retail environment.