Business Development Trainee

Job description / Role

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For 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®.

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 doing

Role Overview:

Chalhoub Group is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Innovation Business Development Trainee to join our dynamic team. This role is a 6 Month Trainee Program, designed for individuals who are passionate about streetwear, driving innovation and business growth in the luxury sector. As an Innovation Business Development Trainee, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies, market trends, and strategic business development initiatives.

Brand Development:

- Assist in cultivating and managing relationships with retail partners to expand distribution channels and increase brand presence in target markets
- Conduct in-depth market research within the streetwear industry to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and market opportunities
- Utilize market insights to inform brand development strategies and market expansion initiatives
- Assist in developing and implementing brand strategies to enhance brand awareness and engagement
- Support the planning and execution of brand events and promotional campaigns
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative brand activations and experiential marketing initiatives
- Develop partnerships with key stakeholders, including influencers, industry organizations, and media outlets, to amplify brand reach and impact
- Implement customer feedback mechanisms and analyze consumer insights to continuously refine brand positioning and messaging
- Stay abreast of competitor activities and industry developments to identify competitive threats and opportunities for differentiation
- Drive product innovation and brand differentiation through collaboration with product development teams and strategic partnerships

Marketing:

- Assist in executing innovative marketing strategies, focusing on social media and influencer marketing initiatives to enhance SOL3MATES visibility and engagement
- Oversee and execute social media marketing efforts, including content creation, community engagement, and performance analysis, to drive brand awareness and foster brand loyalty among target audiences

Project Management:

- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing innovation projects from concept to completion
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project delivery

Collaboration and Networking:

- Engage with industry experts, startups, and innovation ecosystems to stay abreast of the latest advancements
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities and partnerships
- Approach third-party providers to recruit them to the program and curate exclusive experiences

Reporting and Documentation:

- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on market insights, project progress, and potential business opportunities
- Maintain accurate documentation of innovation initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Passion for streetwear
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation, Technology, or a related field
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive mindset with a passion for staying ahead of industry trends
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Adobe Suite

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.