Location: Panamá, Panamá City
Reports to: VP Export Markets Americas
Contract: 6 months contract
YOUR ROLE @CHANEL
As a Sales Assistant you will support the sales team closely on operational and administrative tasks to ensure the delivery of tasks in the correct timing.
WHAT IMPACT YOU CAN CREATE AT CHANEL
- Receive / Analyze / Process / Manage the Monthly entry Process Ordering received from clients (Purchase Orders) by mail.
- Ensure correct entry in the system (AX) and its accuracy, identify/investigate customer needs for regular campaigns (Blotters / Testers / Samples) and collateral material (Pouches/ Decorative elements / PLV for Counters / PLV for Trade Marketing Animations)
- Confirm Client's Purchase Order to Traffic department (for auditing purposes), and Control/Verify/Support accuracy of Client information (Address / Global P.O / Additional added Items / Less ordered Items)
- Support on payment procedures. Process invoices received in Basware accordingly.
- Prepare and Manage Couriers (FEDEX) sent to Clients / POS for urgent needs, once approved by Sales Area Manager
- Ensure correct reception and accuracy of Client Monthly Sales Out Reports
- Perfom Sales analysis thanks to BI, as per demand of Management
YOU ARE ENERGIZED BY
- Working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Conduct industry and market research.
- Analyze data and present findings.
- Ability to create effective collaboration with team members on various projects.
- Being exposed to diverse and talented teams from different functional horizons
- Making a tangible impact on the success of the company and the lives of customers
- Experimenting with different sales strategies, technologies, or methodologies
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Candidates must be fluent both in English and Spanish.
- At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or any other related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point is required.
- 1+ years of relevant work experience ideally for regional distribution companies, covering relevant topics such as market research and competitive analysis.
- Ability to handle data and apply analytics.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Able to work independently as well as team player, problem-solving and good communicator
- Must be someone organized, resourceful and with clear and strong communication skills.
WHAT YOU WOULD GAIN FROM THIS EXPERIENCE
- Valuable hands-on experience in sales coordination, client relationship management, and client analysis, all within the context of a premium brand environment.
- Gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior in the luxury sector, develop strong communication and negotiation skills, and enhance your ability to support strategic commercial initiatives.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams would further improve your adaptability and teamwork abilities.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN / WHAT CHANEL CAN OFFER YOU
As a Sales Assistant at Chanel, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial dynamics within the high-end beauty industry. The company will offer you the opportunity to develop practical skills in sales operations, stock analysis, and client portfolio management. You will learn how to support strategic business initiatives, contribute to the development of marketing and sales tools, and collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, logistics, and finance. Moreover, working in a refined and customer-centric environment will enhance your attention to detail, and ability to uphold the standards of a premium brand. The experience will also offer valuable exposure to international markets and brand strategy, preparing you for future growth in the luxury sector.
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.
Skills Required
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience, ideally with a regional distribution company
- Experience with market research and competitive analysis
- Ability to handle data and apply analytics
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and strong communication skills
- Organization and resourcefulness
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.
