Internship – Merchandising– Benelux

About the job As a Merchandising Assistant intern in Brussels, you will support visual merchandising and retail operations for Fragrance & Beauty stores across Benelux and Scandinavia, in an internship of at least 6 months starting January 2027. You will support the Merchandising Manager and the F&B Merchandiser. You will work with sales teams, suppliers and internal departments to bring merchandising strategies to life in store. What impact you can create at Chanel
• Bring every launch to life in Benelux and Scandinavian stores with visuals, decorations and signage that follow brand guidelines.
• Keep in-store presentation consistent by preparing planograms, managing orders and briefing teams and suppliers for each launch.
• Improve product visibility by analysing the point-of-sale configuration database and helping adapt POS and PLV (in-store display) set-ups.
• Support new POS openings from briefing to installation and resolve POS issues as the main contact for suppliers.
• Help sales teams increase visibility and sales by providing the right tools and answering merchandising questions. You are energised by
• A multi-country retail scope covering Benelux and Scandinavian points of sale.
• A steady rhythm of product launches where in-store presentation shapes the customer experience.
• Daily collaboration with sales teams, suppliers and internal departments.
• A cross-departmental CSR project aligned with Chanel’s values.
• A fast-paced environment where priorities shift and multitasking is constant. What you will bring
• Current studies in marketing, retail management, merchandising or a related field.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Strong communication skills in English and French (both mandatory); Dutch is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Prior experience in retail or the beauty industry is a plus. What Chanel can offer you
• Hands-on experience of visual merchandising and planogram preparation across successive product launches.
• First-hand experience of new POS openings, from supplier briefing and validation to installation.
• Experience contributing to a CSR project alongside multiple departments.
• Insight into how merchandising strategies are built and rolled out, working alongside the Merchandising Manager and F&B Merchandiser.
• Stronger analytical skills, using the point-of-sale configuration database to improve product visibility and placement. 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.