What the role is
A trainee seat in the buying team of Chalhoub Group, the Dubai-based luxury retail and distribution group, offered under its Emiratisation track. The trainee supports buyers across women’s apparel, handbags and footwear: preparing presentations, joining trade meetings with brands, keeping data trackers up to date and analysing sales performance. Along the way you see how seasonal buying cycles work and get exposure to market visits, which is the practical core of a career in retail buying.
Who can apply
UAE nationals with a family book. Chalhoub asks for a background in finance, economics, business management or a related field, a real interest in luxury fashion, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP are named), attention to detail, initiative and comfort in brand-facing and client-facing settings. No minimum experience, GPA or graduation year is stated. Note the group’s rule that assessments and interviews must be done without generative AI.
What you get
Early exposure to buying for international luxury brands. Benefits listed on the posting are health care, a child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies and employee discounts. Salary and trainee duration are not stated.
How to apply
Apply on careers.chalhoubgroup.com through the Apply now form. Applying is free.
Timing & verification note
Checked on the employer’s page on 4 October 2026. Posted 28 September 2026 with no closing date, so it may close once filled. We re-check it weekly.