Chanel - Internships

Chanel is a privately held company owned by Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, grandsons of Pierre Wertheimer, who was an early business partner of Coco Chanel. Its products cover clothes, fragrances, handbags and watches.The brand is most famous for its “little black dress”, the Chanel No. 5 perfume and the Chanel Suit. Karl Lagerfeld joined Chanel as its creative director in 1983. The company caused a stir in 2012 with an ad campaign featuring actor Brad Pitt pitching its Chanel No. 5 perfume.

A broad role that supports across the business functions of the boutique, and as a result gain an exposure to the different disciplines that drive the business forward. A willingness to learn quickly, and an understanding of how small details make a large contribution to the brand will be key to success in this role.

This position will offer a fixed term contract that would be flexible in duration up to a maximum of 12 months. Please note we are currently recruiting across all boutiques within the UK and we will do our best to accommodate your preferred location, it will be in the applicant’s advantage to be flexible in regards to the site.

WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL

Support the engine that drives the business by joining the Operations team with the management and preparation of product and supplies into, around and out of the boutique Support the selling heads in the boutique by contributing to preparation for client appointments, being the link between the stock room and the shop floor, and maintaining standards in all areas of the boutique By acting as an ambassador to the brand, enhance the environment that creates an outstanding experience for both our clients and our colleagues Utilise your fresh eyes and curiosity to understand our ways of working, and potentially make suggestions as to small ways we can move the business forward By bringing positive energy to the team, make it possible to expedite the timeline of projects and tasks YOU ARE ENERGISED BY

Acting as an ambassador for the brand in looking after our clients, colleague’s and ultimately the brand’s best interests Having to take on information quickly and accurately to quickly add value to the team Working at pace without compromise on detail or precision

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

The will and desire to learn at pace, on the job, and complete your work to the high standards of the brand The courage to ask questions, no matter how small, to ensure your understanding is complete and you are set up for success The integrity to flag any worry, concerns or mistakes at the earliest possible moment, so your colleagues and managers can support you in correcting course and delivering to the expectations of the brand

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN and WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU

Delivery of excellence in an environment that places long term success of CHANEL and its people at the forefront An inclusive approach to utilising the diverse range of personalities and competencies at CHANEL An environment to express both your curiosity and capability, where individual learning styles are embraced, with the aim of creating sustainable long term personal and professional growth At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

The will and desire to learn at pace, on the job, and complete your work to the high standards of the brand The courage to ask questions, no matter how small, to ensure your understanding is complete and you are set up for success The integrity to flag any worry, concerns or mistakes at the earliest possible moment, so your colleagues and managers can support you in correcting course and delivering to the expectations of the brand