INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHTFor over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group, in its endeavour to excel as a hybrid retailer, has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of eight owned brands and over 300 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. More recently, the Group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewellery, and eyewear.Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken with the customer at heart. Be it constantly reinventing itself or focusing on innovation to provide luxury experiences at over 750+ experiential retail stores, online and through mobile apps, each touch point leads to delighting the customer.Today, Chalhoub Group stands for 14,000 skilled and talented professionals across seven countries, whose cohesive efforts have resulted in the Group being ranked third in the Middle East and first in Saudi Arabia as a Great Place to Work\xc2\xae.To keep the innovation journey going, the Group has set up The Greenhouse, which is not just an innovation hub, but also an incubator space and accelerator for start-ups and small businesses in the region and internationally. This is just one of the several initiatives taken by the Group to reinvent itself, catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. The Group has also been embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy with a clear commitment towards people, partners and the planet, and by being a member of the United Nations Global Compact Community and signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles.What you\'ll be doingAre you ready to embark on a diverse and challenging career path that spans various aspects of government administration, real estate, and country management? We are seeking motivated and talented individuals to join our rotational program, providing you with an unparalleled opportunity to gain experience in three key areas within our organization, specifically tailored to country management. This role will incorporate business management and the cultivation of key partnerships to facilitate trade.This program consists of three rotations designed to provide comprehensive exposure and experience in country management1. Government Legal Formalities and Administration:
Collaborate and support the Group Legal team and Government formalities team.
Assist in the stages of trade licenses, permits, and processes.
Help resolve ethics-related issues while adhering to Group and government policies.
Provide exceptional service to suppliers and internal/external customers.
2. Real Estate Legal:
Support the company's expansion by assisting in selecting suitable retail locations.
Conduct market trend analysis, feasibility studies, and risk evaluations.
Negotiate favorable lease agreements and participate in due diligence.
Manage the property portfolio and ensure compliance with lease obligations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align real estate activities with business objectives.
3. UAE Country Management (Landing Rotation):
Manage UAE Country Stakeholders and establish productive commercial partnerships.
Collaborate closely with the stakeholder committee and Public Relations to facilitate business growth.
Build valuable connections through networking.
Engage with external stakeholders and understand their needs.
Coordinate event representation and cultivate relationships with key organizations and embassies.
What you\'ll need to succeedDegree: A degree in Business Administration, Management, Law, Real Estate, International Relations, or a related field.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to conduct detailed market analysis and feasibility studies.
Problem-Solving: Aptitude for resolving issues effectively and efficiently.
Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating agreements and fostering partnerships.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to various roles and responsibilities in different rotations.
Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
What we can offer youWith 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.We Invite All Applicants to ApplyIt 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.