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.
Who we are:
The Greenhouse is Chalhoub Group’s space for bold innovation and entrepreneurship, dedicated to building value through its distinct pillars: The Startup Studio, The Incubator, and The Accelerator Programs.
The Startup Studio builds startups from scratch with entrepreneurs of the region; our Incubator Program supports the growth of innovators in their early stages, and our Accelerator Program serves as a market access for established startups to inject their innovations at the core of our business. By using lean startups methodologies, we aim to rapidly co-create and launch traction-heavy ventures that result in long-term revenue or high returns through new business models, categories, and markets.
To learn more about The Greenhouse please visit our website.
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a dynamic and organized Events Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the seamless delivery of a diverse range of events that strategically promote luxury retail growth in the region – from small networking sessions, to large high impact events that bring together hundreds of guests. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, both within The Greenhouse and externally, requiring excellent communication and relationship management skills.
If you are an enthusiastic, flexible, and creative individual who is passionate about delivering well-executed events and creating unforgettable experiences for guests, we encourage you to apply.
Key responsibilities:
- Events planning: Support the team in end to end planning and organizing of diverse events including networking sessions, investor pitches, workshops, and ceremonies.
- Operational & logistical coordination support: Manage event logistics, such as venue setup, equipment, materials, participant registration, and catering arrangements.
- On-site support: Support the team in ensuring smooth events flow and provide immediate support on event days.
- Logistical support for guest/participants: Support local & international guests and participants with visa, travel itineraries, transportation, and accommodation.
- Communication management: Manage all communication with attendees and all relevant stakeholders before, during, and after the event (e.g., invitations, reminders, and information updates).
- Feedback collection: Collect and analyze feedback from attendees, sponsors, and internal teams to understand what went well and what could be improved.
- Budget Monitoring: Assist in managing budgets, keeping track of expenses and ensuring alignment with financial guidelines.
What you will need to succeed:
- Experience in events planning and management is a must.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable with fast-paced environments and shifting priorities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with collaboration tools like Slack, etc.
- A UAE citizen or resident with an existing work permit is a plus.
- A keen interest in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries 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.
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.
