Buying Trainee - Emiratisation

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.

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

As a Buying Trainee at Tory Burch, you'll discover the business behind luxury fashion and learn how product selection, market trends, customer preferences, and commercial performance shape buying decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Buying Operations & Commercial Analysis

• Support daily Buying operations, reporting, and seasonal planning activities.

• Maintain Excel reports covering product performance, stock availability, profitability, and margins.

• Organise product information, including style numbers, descriptions, colours, categories, and stock levels.

• Analyse bestselling products and identify performance trends across categories, particularly handbags.

• Support size analysis across Footwear and Ready-to-Wear to help inform buying quantities.

• Prepare reports and presentations that support commercial discussions and buying decisions.

Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Research international and regional fashion trends, emerging brands, and customer preferences.

• Monitor competitor collections, product assortments, pricing, and market positioning.

• Support pre-market analysis and presentations ahead of seasonal buying cycles.

• Develop an understanding of how consumer behaviour and market insights influence product selection.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams on product information and item creation.

• Connect with store teams to gather customer feedback and understand product performance.

• Support communication with licensing partners across categories such as Eyewear, Fragrances, and Watches.

• Learn how Buying works alongside Retail and Supply Chain to ensure the right products reach the right customers.

Store & Market Exposure

• Participate in regular store visits, including locations such as Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates.

• Observe customer preferences, product presentation, competitor activity, and in-store performance.

• Translate store observations and customer insights into recommendations that support buying decisions.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• UAE National with a Family Book.

• An interest or educational background in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

• A foundation in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)

• Awareness of international and regional fashion brands, emerging trends, and consumer preferences.

• Commercial curiosity and an interest in understanding why certain products perform better than others.

• A proactive mindset, willingness to ask questions, and openness to feedback.

Emirati Talent & Inclusive Opportunities

At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent as part of our vision for a thriving workforce. We welcome applications from Emirati candidates who are eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to the success of our organization.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability.