Buying Trainee - Emiratisation (Tory Burch)

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 in Dubai for its Tory Burch brand. The trainee learns how product selection, market trends, customer preferences and commercial performance shape buying decisions. The position is open to Emirati talent under the group's Emiratisation programme.

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 bestselling products 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, and 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, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.