Job Description

Job Purpose

In line with CHANEL’s vision and mission, this hybrid role combines expertise in client advisory and aftersales service. The Fashion Advisor & Care and Repair Specialist plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional and seamless client experience, ensuring both retail performance and excellence in service.

Key Responsibilities

CHANEL Ambassador

  • Embodies the values of CHANEL, ensuring a refined and sophisticated client approach.
  • Acts as a CHANEL Insider, demonstrating deep knowledge of the Brand’s heritage, craftsmanship, and collections.
  • Implements all training received and proactively seeks opportunities to enhance product and trend knowledge.
  • Adheres to uniform and grooming guidelines, ensuring a professional and elegant presence.

Client Experience & Sales Excellence

  • Creates a tailor-made client experience, fostering long-term relationships and ensuring brand loyalty.
  • Assists clients in developing their personal style, providing expert styling advice and proposing alterations when necessary.
  • Achieves sales targets by leveraging all available tools, including product expertise, clienteling, and digital platforms.
  • Supports an omnichannel shopping experience by integrating in-store and digital touchpoints.
  • Handles client concerns with empathy and professionalism, transforming potential challenges into positive experiences.

Aftersales Service & Operations

  • Welcomes clients according to CHANEL’s aftersales service philosophy, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience.
  • Actively listens to clients to understand their concerns and provides clear, expert guidance on repair processes, waiting times, and assessments from workshops.
  • Performs quick repairs such as chain or clasp exchanges, eyewear adjustments, and watch strap fittings.
  • Acts as the main point of contact for the sales team regarding aftersales, product maintenance, and internal software use.
  • Trains the team to enhance their knowledge and autonomy in managing aftersales requests.
  • Ensures the proper management of deliveries and shipments, complying with internal procedures.
  • Maintains detailed records of client interactions and aftersales cases, ensuring accurate follow-up.
  • Communicates directly with CHANEL workshops in Paris, drafting and sending detailed correspondence in English to guarantee precise handling of client needs.

Team Collaboration & Business Growth

  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to uphold the highest standards of service, contributing to a culture of excellence.
  • Shares best practices and knowledge with the team, fostering a spirit of continuous learning and development.
  • Ensures the boutique environment is always impeccable, in line with CHANEL’s Visual Merchandising guidelines.
  • Participates in product stock replenishment and inventory management as needed.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in luxury retail, with a strong background in both sales and aftersales service.
  • Expertise in RTW styling, with the ability to create complete and personalized looks for clients.
  • Strong selling skills, with a performance-driven mindset and ability to achieve sales targets.
  • Experience in handling aftersales processes, including repairs, quality control, and client communications.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory; additional languages are a plus.

Soft Skills & Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish an emotional connection and build lasting relationships.
  • High level of empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a perfectionist approach to work.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent grammar and spelling.
  • Team spirit, integrity, and a proactive mindset.
  • Storytelling ability to engage and inspire clients.
  • Positive body language and an elegant presence.
  • This hybrid role is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled professional who is passionate about both sales and service, ensuring a seamless and luxurious client experience at CHANEL.