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 catalysed 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. In this role, you will drive high performance and growth while fostering a strong, collaborative relationship with brand leadership teams. You will ensure Chalhoub Group's best interests are protected while creating value for the brands and delivering key 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 value creation through growth, cost efficiency, and capital planning.
- Business Development: Lead the identification and development of new JV opportunities, from business plan preparation to shareholder agreement negotiations.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with GM's, Managing Directors, and global brand leaders while acting as a trusted advisor in business decisions.
- Financial & People Management: Collaborate with finance teams to oversee budgets, financial performance, and new store openings. Lead recruitment and talent management efforts for key senior roles within the JV brands.
- Strategic Leadership: Contribute to the long-term vision and strategy of the JV Management, ensuring the sustainability of Fashion brands in the Group, and advising on key commercial and strategic issues.
What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for an experienced, commercially-driven leader with a proven ability to navigate complex structures, collaborate across teams, and drive exceptional business results. You will need to have had experience overseeing the GCC/Middle East region in a General Management or Managing Director capacity within the luxury retail industry. If you have a passion for luxury retail, strategic thinking, and meet the below requirements, we want to hear from you!

• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and local authorities.

• Experience in identifying and capturing new business opportunities.

• Forward-thinking with a growth mindset and strong strategic skills.

• Ability to analyze and manage P&L across multiple businesses with varying complexities.

• Extensive background in luxury fashion and accessories.

• Deep understanding of the Middle East retail landscape and international experience.

• Sound business judgment and effective decision-making skills.

• Familiarity with advanced business planning and regulatory issues.

• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics.

• Knowledge of managerial finance.

• Ability to influence with and without authority, earning credibility as a trusted business leader.

• Self-aware with the skills to inspire high-performing teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Strong relationship-building, communication, and project management skills.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in luxury fashion.

What we can offer you
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.
We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.
We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.