Location: Dubai, UAE | Employment Type: Full-Time

For over 70 years, Chalhoub Group has been shaping luxury experiences across the Middle East. As a leader in luxury retail, distribution, and brand building, the Group continues to evolve through innovation, omnichannel excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability, people, and purpose.

We are seeking a Corporate Strategy Associate to join our Group Strategy team in Dubai. This role offers early-career exposure to enterprise-level strategy within a complex, fast-moving luxury retail environment. You will work closely with senior strategy leaders and cross-functional teams to support long-term planning, strategic initiatives, and value creation across the Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of the Corporate Strategy function, you will:

• Support the development of the Group’s long-term vision and strategic priorities through research and data-driven analysis

• Contribute to the annual and three-year strategic planning processes by gathering insights, conducting analyses, and supporting key workstreams

• Assist with financial and performance analysis for budgeting, forecasting, and corporate performance reviews

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, including market analysis, benchmarking, feasibility studies, and basic financial modelling

• Collaborate with the Strategic Insights team to track consumer, retail, and luxury industry trends

• Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for senior leadership and executive committees

• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives and transformation projects across business units

• Continuously build knowledge of the luxury, beauty, and fashion retail ecosystem

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 1–2 years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business analysis, or a related role

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a similar discipline

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and understand financial performance

• Familiarity with market research methodologies and data analysis techniques

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Basic understanding of luxury, fashion, beauty, or retail industries

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities

• A proactive, curious mindset with a strong learning orientation

What We Offer

At Chalhoub Group, you’ll be part of a people-first culture that values growth, inclusion, and innovation. We offer:

• Exposure to enterprise-level strategy in a leading luxury group

• Learning and development opportunities and internal mobility

• Competitive benefits including healthcare, child education contribution, and flexible working policies

• Exclusive employee discounts across our portfolio

• A diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven work environment