Summer Sales Intern — Fragrance & Beauty

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. As an employer, the brand emphasises impeccable client service, meticulous craftsmanship and a culture of discreet luxury; retail teams receive rigorous product and clienteling training and operate within a highly curated, international environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support boutique sales advisors in delivering personalised client experiences for fragrance and beauty clientele.
• Advise customers on product selection, application and gifting, demonstrating detailed knowledge of perfumes and cosmetics.
• Maintain visual merchandising and window displays to brand standards and participate in in-store launches and promotional events.
• Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions and assist with order fulfilment and after-sales follow-up.
• Manage stockroom tasks including inventory checks, replenishment and receiving deliveries in line with boutique procedures.
• Contribute to clienteling activities and CRM updates, recording client preferences and follow-up actions under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in higher education (Bachelor, Grande École or vocational program) in business, fashion, cosmetics or a related discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrable client-service orientation and polished professional manner.
• Interest in fragrance and beauty categories and eagerness to develop product expertise.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and peak retail periods; ability to work in a fast-paced boutique environment.
• Prior retail, hospitality or customer-facing experience preferred but not mandatory.

Skills

Experience

Previous customer-facing or retail experience is advantageous; the role is open to students currently enrolled in tertiary education seeking a summer internship in luxury retail.

Education

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's level or vocational program in business, fashion, cosmetics, retail management or a related field.

Culture

Chanel's retail culture combines exacting standards with a refined, client-first approach. Teams operate within an international, creative milieu where continuous training, product mastery and attention to detail are expected and rewarded.