Partnerships Associate (Emiratisation)

About the role

Chalhoub Group, the region's leading luxury retailer, is looking for a Partnerships Associate to join its Partnerships team in Dubai. The role suits a proactive Emirati professional who enjoys building relationships, representing the Group and supporting business operations through stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Managing Director of the UAE, you will work with government and semi-government entities to facilitate approvals, strengthen strategic relationships and ensure business continuity. It is a fully office and field-based position with regular travel across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with government, semi-government and strategic external stakeholders, including municipalities, economic departments, tourism authorities, ministries, embassies, free zones and regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with the Government Relations team to support business requirements and operational needs.
• Facilitate permits, approvals, licenses, meetings and official documentation where required.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of business initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between business leaders, brands and external entities, and attend meetings, networking events and business forums representing the Group.
• Follow up on operational matters involving external stakeholders and contribute to partnership projects.

Required profile

• UAE national (family book).
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science or a related field.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in government relations, partnerships, public affairs or stakeholder engagement.
• Previous exposure to customer-facing roles, stakeholder management, retail, partnerships or government relations is an advantage.
• For male candidates, completion of UAE National Service is preferred.

Required skills

• Fluent Arabic (spoken, written and reading).
• Professional English communication.
• Relationship-building, organisation, attention to detail and adaptability.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership and government relations, and a foundation for a career in Partnerships, Government Relations, Corporate Affairs or Commercial Leadership.