Business Trade Analyst - Fashion

Job description / Role

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 60 years

As we continue to grow, it's our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.

Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn't create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. It's an exciting journey we're on, and one you could be part of.

What we are looking for: Business Trade Analyst - Fashion

We are looking for a Business Trade Analyst who will report to the Middle-East General Manager and will support the business across a broad and varied range of tasks including statistical analysis. You will have a proven ability to effectively manage the tasks assigned for multiple areas across the business, whilst delivering in a timely manner on company projects

What you'll do:

- Provide in-depth analysis and reporting on daily/weekly/monthly basis by collecting and analysing all sales data and highlighting key messages.
- Collaborate with the EMEI Business Trade Analyst to produce all bi-weekly and monthly Managers' meeting trade pack, analysing all sales and stock data and suggesting relevant topical analysis to be included
- Constant monitoring and reporting of stock positions: units, styles, stock levels, cross-boutique comparisons, delivery monitoring etc.
- be the key local contact for the buyers, collecting all regional needs in terms of product (launches, typology of product, requests from customers)
- True Retail Partner with a weekly presence in store, feeding back to HQ on qualitative trade comment & put forward recommendations & action plan
- Support the store Managers by supplying relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to help them analyse their business and drive sales (including customer analysis - traffic, conversion, country of origin - team productivity, average transaction value, UPT)
- Run and analyse every aspect of best sellers (bestselling price points, colours, heel height or fabric)
- Work closely with the Stores Managers and the Communication department to plan product launches to maximise sales and stock performances
- Ensure that the existing customer's databases within the stores are continuously updated in an accurate and comprehensive manner
- Support and assist on sale planning: liaising with the EMEI office on sale list, sale stock analysis, proposed consolidation and sales results reporting
- Be in charge of planning and creating store visit reports for the ME GM, Head of Merchandising ahead of any store visits
- Produce business reviews in collaboration with the Middle-East Finance Controller and EMEI Business Analyst
- Complete regular competitors' analysis: trend, calendar, markdown, launches, product prices (quarterly basis)
- be able to support during sales & sample sale periods
- Undertake any other duties as requested

Requirements

We would like to hear from you if:

- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a buying or planner role within a fashion brand
- Strong analytical abilities
- Astute business and commercial acumen
- Excellent knowledge of luxury brands
- High proficiency in Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Accountability
- Team-player
- Passion for fashion luxury
- Fluency in English (Arabic or French would be an advantage)

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.