Senior Associate - Business Solutions

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. What you'll be doing As the Senior Associate – Business Solutions, you will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of shared services to our Joint Ventures (JVs). You will ensure seamless operational collaboration between Chalhoub Group’s shared service teams (including Technology, Operations, Omnichannel, Legal, and others) and the JV entities. With a strong understanding of retail operations, systems, and project execution, you will be responsible for supporting the execution of Group initiatives within the JVs and managing operational escalations. You will work closely with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that shared services meet JV needs, while ensuring efficiency, alignment, and business continuity. Operational Coordination: - Support day-to-day interactions between JVs and Chalhoub Group shared services teams. - Coordinate the integration of Group initiatives into JV operations (e.g., ERP migrations, e-commerce rollout, omnichannel enablement). - Monitor progress of key operational projects, flag risks, and propose mitigations. - Ensure project documentation and reporting standards are met. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Act as the first point of contact for JV operational and service-related escalations. - Maintain regular coordination with shared services managers to align on project progress, business needs, and timelines. - Support communications and status updates to senior managers and leadership teams. Project Management Support: - Track progress of cross-functional shared services projects in the JV landscape. - Prepare reporting packs, presentations, and updates for governance meetings. - Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and service levels. Financial & Operational Support: - Assist in budget tracking for shared services projects in JVs. - Contribute to cost and ROI analysis for shared services activities and project deployments. Team Support & Collaboration: - Collaborate with Senior Associates and other team members on shared tasks. - Support knowledge transfer and ensure alignment across functional teams. - Promote Chalhoub Group’s shared services within JV entities. What you’ll need to succeed - Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in operations, retail, shared services, or consulting. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent. Master’s degree is a plus. - Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of retail operations and business processes, preferably in a luxury or omnichannel context. - Technical Expertise: Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms (SAP, Salesforce, Shopify, etc.). - Project Coordination: Experience managing or supporting cross-functional projects. - Soft Skills: Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. - Languages: English required; French or Italian is a plus. 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. Using GenAI in Your Application Process To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations. We Invite All Applicants to Apply It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate an

Experience: 3-6 years of relevant experience in operations, retail, shared services, or consulting. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent. Master’s degree is a plus. Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of retail operations and business processes, preferably in a luxury or omnichannel context. Technical Expertise: Familiarity with ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms (SAP, Salesforce, Shopify, etc.). Project Coordination: Experience managing or supporting cross-functional projects. Soft Skills: Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Languages: English required; French or Italian is a plus.

Operational Coordination: - Support day-to-day interactions between JVs and Chalhoub Group shared services teams. - Coordinate the integration of Group initiatives into JV operations (e.g., ERP migrations, e-commerce rollout, omnichannel enablement). - Monitor progress of key operational projects, flag risks, and propose mitigations. - Ensure project documentation and reporting standards are met. Stakeholder Collaboration: - Act as the first point of contact for JV operational and service-related escalations. - Maintain regular coordination with shared services managers to align on project progress, business needs, and timelines. - Support communications and status updates to senior managers and leadership teams. Project Management Support: - Track progress of cross-functional shared services projects in the JV landscape. - Prepare reporting packs, presentations, and updates for governance meetings. - Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and service levels. Financial & Operational Support: - Assist in budget tracking for shared services projects in JVs. - Contribute to cost and ROI analysis for shared services activities and project deployments. Team Support & Collaboration: - Collaborate with Senior Associates and other team members on shared tasks. - Support knowledge transfer and ensure alignment across functional teams. - Promote Chalhoub Group’s shared services within JV entities.