Chanel, Inc

Operations Manager

Chanel, Inc$95K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years in retail operations or stock leadership experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong skills in team management and mentoring
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee boutique operations to maximize productivity
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Ensure accurate cash register operations and bank deposits
  • Manage inventory integrity and execute cycle counts
  • Lead change management projects within the boutique
  • Uphold boutique maintenance standards in collaboration with contractors
  • Coach and develop team members in line with operational standards

Benefits

  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Strong company pension plan and bonus program
  • Generous vacation days and sick leave
  • Robust global parental leave policy
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program access
  • Commitment to professional growth and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Location: CHANEL Flagship Boutique (in Yorkville)

Reports to: Boutique Manager - Fashion

Contract: Full-time and contract position (18 months - July 2026 - January 2028)

Your role @ Chanel:

To oversee and direct the operations functions for the Boutique to maximize productivity. The Operations Manager will be the expert on Standard Operating Procedures, systems/tools and ensuring the smooth running of operations to enable the ultimate client experience.

Your Impact @ Chanel:

Customer Experience/Customer Relationship
  • Build, maintain and follow-through on strong client relationships, responding promptly and appropriately to all internal and external queries via telephone, email, or mail.
  • Assist on the sales floor as needed, applying CHANEL standards of customer service including welcoming clients, presenting new collections, escorting clients to the door as appropriate


Heart of House Workflow
  • Ensure secure and accurate use of the cash register, including the opening, balancing, closing, invoice retention, and bank deposits* (*free-standing boutiques only)
  • Oversee and maintain efficiencies to complete accurate shipping & receiving daily, ensuring all parcels are addressed within 24 hours
  • Maintain and improve the inventory integrity for all three divisions (prevent damages, losses, discrepancies, and execute Cycle Counts, RFID, Year End Inventory)
  • Oversee stock organization and optimization to create a standard that supports driving business results and increasing sell through
  • Oversee and understand the savoir faire of RTW alterations, and align with Global guidelines, expertise and experience
  • Create, maintain and manage all Boutique invoices through our internal system
  • Managing a budget and forecasting expenditures for a multi-faceted Boutique

Boutique Operations
  • Lead the change management within the boutique through various project, be proactive, and take initiative when required
  • Be the ultimate expert on all Standard Operating Procedures, Systems and Tools to act as a resource & trainer for the entire Boutique Team
  • Lead and oversee the Chanel et Moi after-sales within your Boutique, including repair intake/lead-times, local/international repairs, spare-parts, execute minor in-store repairs, and delivering an exceptional client experience at every stage
  • Uphold the Boutique maintenance standards by communicating with contractors/vendors, management/IT to provide services for the boutique
  • Work with the Boutique Director and Boutique Manager to order, organize and allocate staff uniforms


Team Spirit & Development
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration within the team and with Head Office.
  • Adhere to relevant Health & Safety and Security procedures and guidelines at all times
  • Coach, inspire and develop the heart of house team


Merchandising/Brand Image/Product
  • Establish and maintain working knowledge of current merchandising guidelines as well as the ability to maintain set standards at all times
  • Check the quality of incoming and outgoing merchandise, ensuring that each product has the correct ticket and that products are boxed and/or wrapped following the appropriate guidelines


Personal Presentation/Image
  • Adhere at all times to dress code, grooming and conduct guidelines as specified within the CHANEL Charter
  • Ensure that back-office areas are kept clean and well-organized at all times


Training/Personal Development
  • Successfully participate in and complete any training provided, acquiring and applying high standards of customer service and product knowledge
  • Actively and positively participate in any meetings arranged


Responsibilities listed are not exhaustive; additional and more detailed duties will be shared during training stage.

What you will bring to the team:
  • Detailed oriented and excellent organizational skills;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • comfortable working with different departments and teams;
  • Strong skills in managing and mentoring a team;


Position Logistics:
  • Successful experience of at least 4-6 years in leadership retail operations and/or stock experience.
  • Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs
  • Boutique Management: Requires in-store presence to develop and coach teams, ensure boutique image and operational standards are upheld, and deliver elevated client service to drive business results
  • Fluent English, French a plus.


You are energized by:
  • Leading a high-performance team and supporting the growth & development of individuals
  • Working with autonomy, but also with support from your leadership team


What you'll gain:
  • Developing your leadership skills
  • Having accountability and recognition for your own success
  • Competitive base salary: 95k-100kCAD annually + bonus


Benefits at CHANEL:

Our employee benefits have been created to support you across your professional and personal life by offering you:
  • Health & Wellness - Private medical and dental insurance, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Plus, the option to add family members. Financial Security - A strong company pension plan and bonus program to help you plan for the future.
  • Time to Recharge - Enjoy generous vacation days, sick leave, CSR (volunteering) days, and even a day off for your birthday!
  • Parental Support - A robust global parental leave policy to support you during life's important moments.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 24/7 access to resources, including counseling, legal support, wellness services, and financial guidance.
  • Professional Growth & Development - We are committed to your success. From mentorship programs and learning opportunities to career advancement within the company, we provide the tools and resources to help you grow


*Benefits are eligibility dependent and subject to change at any time.

About Chanel, Inc

Chanel is a French luxury fashion house that was founded in 1910 by Coco Chanel. The company specializes in haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, and fashion accessories. Chanel is known for its iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume, the Chanel suit, and the little black dress. The company is privately owned and has a reputation for exclusivity and high-end luxury products.
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