Brand Partnership Trainee - Emiratisation

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 As a Brand Partnerships Trainee at Level Shoes, you'll gain first-hand experience supporting the planning and execution of omnichannel brand activations across physical, digital, and social channels. Working closely with the Brand Partnerships team, you'll collaborate with a wide range of internal stakeholders while learning how luxury brands create impactful customer experiences and marketing campaigns. You will: - Support the planning and execution of omnichannel brand campaigns and activations. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Creative, Social, Trade, and E-Commerce. - Maintain campaign calendars, activation trackers, and project timelines. - Support the preparation of internal briefs for upcoming campaigns. - Assist in monitoring campaign execution and compiling post-campaign reports. - Help ensure brand activations are aligned across all customer touchpoints. - Support presentations, reporting, and day-to-day operational activities within the Brand Partnerships team. - Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external brand partners. What You'll Need to Succeed We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and excited to build a career within luxury retail. You will thrive in this role if you are: - Passionate about fashion, luxury retail, marketing, and events. - A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships. - Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. - Proactive and eager to take initiative. - Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. - Curious, adaptable, and excited to learn. - Able to collaborate effectively across different teams. - Committed to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. Technical Skills - Good working knowledge of Google Sheets, Google Slides, or Microsoft Office. - Comfortable managing trackers, calendars, and presentations. - Previous experience is not required—we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. What We Can Offer You At Chalhoub Group, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to one of the region's leading luxury retailers. As part of your traineeship, you'll: - Gain hands-on experience across brand partnerships and omnichannel marketing. - Work with globally recognised luxury brands. - Build meaningful relationships across multiple business functions. - Receive continuous coaching and development throughout your journey. - Develop transferable skills in project coordination, stakeholder management, campaign execution, and commercial awareness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in Brand Partnerships, Marketing, Luxury Retail, or Commercial Operations.