Vice President - Fashion

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Chalhoub Group seeks a dynamic Vice President to oversee its Fashion brands within the Joint Venture vertical. This pivotal role requires proven expertise in luxury retail, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex relationships and P&L across the GCC region. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about luxury, we invite you to join us.

Benefits

Health care

Child education support

Flexible working policies

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, including 5+ years in luxury fashion.
• Experience with GCC/Middle East in a General Management or MD role.
• Familiarity with P&L management and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Fashion brands within the JV portfolio.
• Drive performance and growth through strategic initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with brand leadership.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Decision-making

Business development

Financial management

Data analysis

Project management

Job description

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalyzed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a dynamic Vice President to oversee our Fashion brands within the Joint Venture (JV) vertical. Reporting to our President – Joint Ventures, the VP of Fashion JVs will be responsible for the smooth and efficient oversight of all Fashion brands within our JV portfolio. You will drive high performance and growth, while leading in a collaborative manner with the Fashion brand leadership teams. Your focus will be on protecting the best interests of Chalhoub Group and creating value for the brands.

Our JV portfolio includes partnerships with Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Fendi, Loewe, Celine, Givenchy, Berluti, Kenzo, Christian Louboutin, Marni, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, Zimmermann, MaxMara, MaxMara Weekend, and Marina Rinaldi.

This role will involve close interactions with senior management of our Fashion brands and the JV management leadership team to achieve business vision, operational and financial results, and implement strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Strategy: Implement effective governance, manage JV Board meetings, oversee brand strategies, P&L, and ensure compliance with shareholder agreements.
• Value Creation: Partner with brand leadership to drive business development, optimize P&L, and maximize shareholder returns. Support growth, cost efficiency, and capital planning.
• Business Development: Lead the identification and development of new JV opportunities, including business plan preparation and shareholder agreement negotiations.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with GMs, Managing Directors, and global brand leaders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Financial & People Management: Collaborate with finance teams on budgets and financial performance. Lead recruitment and talent management for senior roles within the JV brands.
• Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the long-term vision and strategy of JV management, ensuring the sustainability of Fashion brands in the Group, and advise on key commercial and strategic issues.

What you’ll need to succeed

We seek an experienced, commercially-driven leader with a proven ability to navigate complex structures, collaborate across teams, and deliver exceptional results. You should have experience overseeing the GCC/Middle East region in a General Management or Managing Director role within luxury retail. If you are passionate about luxury retail, strategic thinking, and meet the following requirements, we want to hear from you!

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and authorities.
• Experience in identifying and capturing new business opportunities.
• Forward-thinking with a growth mindset and strategic skills.
• Ability to analyze and manage P&L across multiple businesses.
• Extensive background in luxury fashion and accessories.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East retail landscape and international experience.
• Strong business judgment and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with business planning and regulatory issues.
• Solid understanding of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of managerial finance.
• Ability to influence and earn credibility as a trusted leader.
• Self-awareness and ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and project management skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 in luxury fashion.

What we can offer you

Join us to turn your aspirations into reality. We offer enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities, and exposure to diverse assignments. Our group provides various career paths for extraordinary individuals every day.

We value your contributions and offer a competitive benefits package, including health care, child education support, flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

At Chalhoub Group, we believe diversity of thought, culture, background, abilities, and perspectives inspires us. We are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants and ensure equal opportunity regardless of gender, age, race, religion, nationality, or disability.