Associate, Strategy

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.

What You'll Be Doing

The Corporate Strategy Associate sits within the Strategy function, assisting in driving the Group's long-term vision and strategic planning. Reporting to the Corporate Strategy Senior Manager, this role requires analytical skills, a foundational understanding of the luxury industry, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. The associate will support the Corporate Strategy team in contributing to overall Group value creation by working on strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shaping the Group's long-term vision and strategy by providing research and analytical support
• Contribute to the development of the strategic 3-year plan, identifying key data and research needs
• Gather and analyze data for annual budgeting and corporate performance assessment
• Learn to conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, including financial modeling, and contribute to feasibility studies, market analysis, benchmarking
• Collaborate closely with the Strategic Insights team to gather market data and stay updated on trends in the luxury segment
• Assist in preparing presentations for senior leadership
• Contribute to team growth and development by participating in training and development programs
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 1-2 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a similar field
• Good analytical skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data and understanding financials
• Familiarity with market research and data analysis techniques
• High attention to accuracy and detail
• Basic understanding of the luxury, beauty, and fashion retail industries
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with various stakeholders
• Strategic thinker and strong adaptation and fast learning curve
• Proactive hands-on mentality, curiosity, and a collaborative team player
  
  

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.

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.