who are we
We are a leading partner for luxury throughout the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and more than 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by providing outstanding service to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are rapidly moving from a traditional luxury distributor and retailer in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer that brings luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere.
To support the next phase of our growth, we look forward to building a world class team. From physical retail to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continually improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for the best talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.
what are you going to do
At Chalhoub we are a family business with a start-up spirit. Our Executive Assistant is responsible for high-level administrative support, conducting research, preparing statistical reports and presentations, handling requests for information, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
– Managing the manager’s diary and appointments
– Check incoming calls and correspondence and respond independently when needed
Review the selected documents that come to the director’s office and make recommendations for action
Liaise with relevant individuals, departments, customers and external suppliers on behalf of the manager and ensure smooth and effective communication flow
Assist with presentations, reports, and other documents as needed
-Manage in coordination with travel plans and travel management, itineraries, expenses and travel-related documents
Assist in planning and organizing visits of selected visitors
Create and maintain database files and spreadsheets
Follow up on the progress of directives and projects managed by the manager
– Conducting research and preparing statistical reports
– Arranging and coordinating events etc. when needed
– Dealing with all digital archiving of documents, records and reports
Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
What you will need to succeed
– University degree in Business Administration.
3-5 years of relevant experience as an Executive Assistant/Secretary to Level C
– Familiar with computer skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Should be a thinker of details, initiative, well organized and have good communication skills.
What we can offer you
With us you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey by 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 extraordinary, every day.
We understand the value you bring, and strive to provide a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, child education contribution, telecommuting and flexible policies, as well as exclusive employee discounts.
The Chalhoub Group has been the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.
Blending its experience in the Middle East and its intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by providing outstanding service to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.
With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as operating more than 470 retail outlets, the group’s success is attributed to its most valuable assets of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuels the competitive advantage of the Chalhoub Group in today’s market.
Through its commitment to implement sustainable practices in its business, in 2013 the Chalhoub Group was awarded the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.