Buying Trainee - Emiratisation

Chalhoub Group (on behalf of Zimmermann); Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalhoub Group (on behalf of Zimmermann) invites a driven candidate to join the Buying team in Dubai, supporting Womenswear, Handbags and Shoes with data-driven insights and presentation preparation.

The role involves maintaining trackers, assisting in seasonal buying cycles, and attending weekly market visits to deepen product understanding and brand exposure.

Qualifications

• Background in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a relevant field.
• Genuine interest in luxury fashion, womenswear, handbags and footwear.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Attention to detail and organized, with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team across Womenswear, Handbags and Shoes.
• Prepare presentations and commercial data for weekly trade meetings.
• Participate in trade meetings reviewing weekly sales and category performance.
• Maintain Buying trackers and Excel sheets.
• Support seasonal Buying cycles.
• Participate in weekly market visits to build product understanding.
• Gain exposure to brand-facing activities.

Skills

Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Finance / Economics / Business

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying team across Womenswear, Handbags and Shoes
• Prepare presentations and commercial data for weekly trade meetings
• Participate in trade meetings reviewing weekly sales and category performance
• Maintain Buying trackers and Excel sheets
• Support seasonal Buying cycles
• Participate in weekly market visits to build product understanding
• Gain exposure to brand-facing activities

Requirements

• UAE National with a Family Book
• Background in Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a relevant field
• Genuine interest in luxury fashion, womenswear, handbags and footwear
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Confidence working with data and administrative tasks
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Proactive mindset

About the Company

Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East for over seven decades, managing a portfolio of over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, and more.