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Role Overview
Partnerships Associate (Emiratisation) at Chalhoub Group, based in the UAE. This is a fully office and field-based role reporting directly to the Managing Director of the UAE.
Company Overview
Chalhoub Group is the region's leading luxury retailer. The Partnerships team works across government entities, strategic partners, and stakeholders to enable business operations and shape the future of the Group.
Role Purpose
Strengthen Chalhoub Group's relationships with government and external stakeholders while supporting business operations across the UAE. Act as a key liaison between internal business leaders and government, semi-government, and strategic external entities to facilitate approvals, permits, and long-term partnership opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with government, semi-government, and strategic external stakeholders.
- Coordinate with entities such as municipalities, economic departments, tourism authorities, ministries, embassies, free zones, and regulatory bodies.
- Act as a key liaison between business leaders, brands, and external entities.
Government & Operations Support
- Work closely with the Government Relations team to support business requirements and operational needs.
- Facilitate permits, approvals, licenses, meetings, and official documentation where required.
- Ensure timely follow-up and coordination on operational matters requiring external stakeholder involvement.
Business Enablement & Representation
- Support the successful execution of business initiatives by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend meetings, networking events, business forums, and stakeholder engagements representing Chalhoub Group.
- Support initiatives that strengthen partnerships and create opportunities for long-term business growth.
- Contribute to projects that enhance collaboration between Chalhoub Group and strategic partners across the UAE.
Qualifications & Experience
- UAE National (Family Book).
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
- Fresh graduates or candidates with up to two years of experience are encouraged to apply.
- Previous exposure to customer-facing roles, stakeholder management, retail, partnerships, or government relations is considered an advantage.
- For male candidates, completion of UAE National Service is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Fluent in Arabic (spoken, written, and reading).
- Strong professional communication skills in English.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Comfortable engaging with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
- Well-organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
- Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in government relations, partnerships, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
Additional Information
Working Style
This is a fully office and field-based role requiring regular travel across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate should be comfortable visiting government entities, malls, business partners, and external meetings; working across multiple locations depending on business priorities; starting early when coordinating with government entities; and being highly visible and responsive throughout the working day.
First-Year Expectations
Build strong relationships with key government and external stakeholders. Understand the needs of different business functions across the Group. Independently coordinate permits, approvals, and stakeholder requests. Become a trusted partner to internal teams and external entities. Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment in every interaction. Represent Chalhoub Group with confidence, integrity, and excellence.