Commercial Intern

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.