COMMERCIAL INTERN
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contract Type: Internship (6 months)
ABOUT THE ROLE
At CHANEL, our commitment to excellence and business performance is at the heart of our Maison. As a Commercial Intern, you will support the Commercial Manager and collaborate with Area Sales Managers and Supply Chain Executives to coordinate and execute commercial activities across the Middle East. This 6-month internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in luxury retail analytics, commercial coordination and cross-functional teamwork, while contributing to the continued success of one of the world's most iconic brands.
WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL
Assist in consolidating and uploading sales data from local markets into business intelligence platforms, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Cross-validate sales information by comparing system data with local source files.
Prepare and share monthly performance reports (MTD, YTD, vs. budget) with clear, actionable insights.
Assess and track submitted purchase orders and distributor stock holding, analyzing coverage periods and suggesting improvements where needed.
Support Area Sales Managers with order validation and provide critical feedback prior to final placement.
Monitor and report monthly EOL (End of Life) volumes at distributor level.
Follow up on expense trackers with local markets, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
Cross-check expense entries and flag any discrepancies or overspending.
Update and improve commercial templates for new periods, and assist local market teams with troubleshooting and consolidation.
Suggest new template formats to streamline reporting and consolidation processes.
Collect and validate documentation for UAE shipment clearance, coordinating with Supply Chain Executives for timely delivery.
Maintain organized files and reports to support seamless commercial operations.
ENERGIZERS
Transforming commercial data into meaningful insights that drive business performance.
Collaborating with passionate colleagues to ensure operational excellence and commercial impact.
Contributing to a culture where precision, innovation and teamwork are valued.
Developing your analytical, organizational and communication skills in a dynamic, luxury retail environment.
What We Do
CHANEL is a private company and a world leader in creating, developing, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel at the beginning of the last century, CHANEL offers a broad range of high-end creations, including Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Fashion Accessories, Eyewear, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewelry and Watches. CHANEL is also renowned for its Haute Couture collections, presented twice yearly in Paris, and for having acquired a large number of specialized suppliers, collectively known as the Métiers d’Art. CHANEL is dedicated to ultimate luxury and to the highest level of craftsmanship. It is a brand whose core values remain historically grounded on exceptional creation. As such, CHANEL promotes culture, art, creativity and “savoir-faire” throughout the world, and invests significantly in people, R&D and innovation. At the end of 2019, CHANEL employed more than 28,000 people across the world.
