Buying Trainee (Emiratisation) – Luxury Fashion

About the role

Chalhoub Group, a luxury retailer with over 10 owned brands and more than 950 stores across the Middle East, is hiring a Buying Trainee at its Tory Burch brand in Dubai. The trainee will learn how product selection, market trends, customer preferences and commercial performance shape buying decisions, within a programme aimed at Emiratisation.

Key responsibilities

• Support daily buying operations, reporting and seasonal planning, and maintain Excel reports on product performance, stock availability, profitability and margins.
• Organise product information (style numbers, descriptions, colours, categories, stock levels) and analyse bestsellers and category trends, especially handbags.
• Support size analysis for Footwear and Ready-to-Wear to inform buying quantities, and prepare reports and presentations for commercial discussions.
• Research international and regional fashion trends, emerging brands and competitor collections, pricing and positioning; support pre-market analysis before seasonal buying.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain teams on product information and item creation, connect with store teams for customer feedback, and liaise with licensing partners (Eyewear, Fragrances, Watches).
• Take part in regular store visits such as Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, turning customer observations into buying recommendations.

Required profile

• UAE National with a Family Book.
• An interest or educational background in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Awareness of international and regional fashion brands, emerging trends and consumer preferences.
• Commercial curiosity, a proactive mindset, willingness to ask questions and openness to feedback.

Required skills

• Foundation in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Understanding of how consumer behaviour and market insights influence product selection