CHANEL is a privately-owned company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a safe environment that values people’s humanity and uniqueness so that they are free to bring their full selves to work and to their life’s calling.
Inspired by our founder, Gabrielle Chanel, who constantly pushed boundaries in her personal and professional life, there is no one way forward at Chanel. We offer a unique work environment where you are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and your motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibility of your growth.
At CHANEL, being a purposeful and human-driven employer means being intentional, meaningful and caring in inspiring our people; fostering environments that reflect our strong values; encouraging and enabling inclusion; and investing in work and workplaces that foster collaboration and well-being. This is critical for the long-term success of our business.
Job Mission
The Senior WFJ Learning & Development Professional plays a critical role in enhancing the performance and expertise of retail teams across the Watches, Fine Jewelry (WFJ) categories. By designing and delivering engaging, locally relevant training programs, this role ensures elevated product knowledge, refined client experience skills, and the successful adoption of blended learning solutions—including digital tools. Acting as a key liaison between central training teams and boutique operations, the Senior L&D Professional also manages training execution, gathers data-driven feedback, and contributes to strategic learning goals with a focus on long-term impact and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Learning Needs Analysis & Planning
Partner with boutique leadership and WFJ office teams to assess training needs based on performance data, employee feedback, and business objectives.
Translate insights into actionable learning priorities aligned with both global strategies and local needs.
Training Design & Delivery
Contribute to the development and deployment of blended learning solutions (classroom, digital, on-the-job) tailored to diverse retail audiences.
Localize and adapt global or regional training content to align with cultural, operational, and client-facing realities.
Prepare and deliver impactful, brand-aligned training sessions that foster product expertise, storytelling, and client engagement excellence.
Digital Learning & Adoption
Create on-demand digital learning content in response to evolving business priorities.
Oversee the rollout, tracking, and optimization of digital self-learning tools and platforms.
Foster a culture of continuous learning by encouraging retail employees to engage with digital content and apply learnings in daily client interactions.
Measurement & Feedback
Gather and analyze training feedback and performance metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Provide insights and recommendations to Global and regional L&D teams for ongoing optimization of training programs.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement
Act as a bridge between central training teams and boutique operations, ensuring seamless execution of learning initiatives.
Collaborate closely with Fashion L&D counterparts to share best practices and drive cross-category synergies.
Serve as a primary point of contact for all WFJ-related training inquiries from boutique teams, offering guidance and support as needed.
Events & Training Support
Support key WFJ and HJ events by delivering on-site training that ensures retail readiness in product knowledge, storytelling, and selling points.
Provide logistical and administrative support for internal or client-facing events, as assigned.
Team Contribution & Development
Participate actively in WFJ L&D team meetings, contributing ideas to strengthen the learning ecosystem and enhance the employee experience.
Stay informed about learning trends, technologies, and retail best practices to bring innovation and relevance to training efforts.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience
More than 7 years of experience in Watches & Fine Jewelry, Fashion industry
Minimum 3-5 years in Learning & Development, Retail Training, or a similar client-facing education role
Required Competencies
Training Delivery: proven experience in facilitating engaging and effective training sessions
Communication Skills: strong verbal and written communication, able to connect with diverse audiences
Collaboration: team-oriented mindset with the ability to work closely with cross-functional and frontline partners
Client Service Orientation: passion for delivering exceptional client experiences through training
Analytical Thinking: able to interpret feedback and data to improve training effectiveness
Adaptability & Resilience: comfortable working in dynamic environments and managing multiple priorities
Digital Literacy: proficient in MS Office and familiar with digital learning tools or platforms
Curiosity & Growth Mindset: eager to learn, improve, and contribute to team development
English Proficiency: comfortable with written and spoken English; fluency is preferred to support training content localization and collaboration across teams
Key Interaction / Stakeholders
Internal
Retail, Merchandising, Marketing teams
Local/Regional Fashion and WFJ Learning & Development team
HR Business Partner
IT, Finance stakeholders
External
Training vendors and consultants
Hotels
Luxury Markets

Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.
As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation.
Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities. It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people.
Chanel is committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.