INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Job Summary
The Brand Trainee will support brand operations and work closely with the General Manager to gain hands-on experience in day-to-day retail management. This role is designed for a motivated individual who is eager to learn, highly organized, and enthusiastic about fashion and brand operations. The trainee will assist with operational, reporting, and analytical tasks, building foundational skills to grow within the brand team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager and retail team in daily store operations, including inventory management, SKUing, and stock organization.

• Support preparation of basic reports on sales, stock levels, and operational performance using Excel.

• Participate in market and store visits to understand competitor activity and customer experience.

• Support the implementation of retail initiatives and campaigns under guidance.

• Help maintain high standards of merchandising, visual presentation, and customer service.

• Assist in monitoring sales performance and identifying simple trends or opportunities for improvement.

• Learn to handle routine operational and administrative tasks, escalating complex issues to the General Manager.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and on-the-job training to develop retail knowledge.

Required Skills & Competencies

Behavioural:

• Willingness to Learn & Adapt: Open to new experiences, receptive to feedback, and eager to develop new skills.

• Organization & Attention to Detail: Able to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and follow processes.

• Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with colleagues, communicates clearly, and contributes positively to the team.

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Supports a high-quality retail experience and pays attention to customer needs.

• Positive Attitude & Resilience: Maintains composure under pressure and demonstrates persistence in completing tasks.

Technical / Skills:

• Excel & Reporting: Supports data collection and basic reporting; learns to organize information clearly.

• Planning & Coordination: Assists in day-to-day execution of operational tasks.

• Retail Awareness: Observes trends in-store and market to understand customer experience.

Learning & Development Focus

• Hands-on exposure to retail and brand operations under supervision.

• Opportunity to develop organizational, analytical, and operational skills, with a focus on Excel and reporting.

• Mentorship and guidance from the General Manager and senior retail team members.

• Structured learning on retail tools, reporting, and operational best practices.

  What we can offer you  

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality.  We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.  

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.  

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.
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We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.