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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Retail Curation Specialist, you ll be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and managing retail vendors to create immersive, on-trend shopping experiences at live events. From emerging designers to artisanal creators and lifestyle brands, you ll bring together a retail lineup that excites and connects with audiences.
You ll work closely with the Curation Team Lead, event producers, and operations teams to ensure a seamless vendor journey from onboarding to on-site delivery.
What You ll Do
- Curate the Retail Mix Source standout vendors that align with the event s concept, theme, and target audience.
- Build Strong Partnerships Develop relationships with local boutiques, international brands, and niche concept stores.
- Negotiate & Manage Secure favourable vendor terms, pricing structures, and exclusivity where applicable.
- Deliver Seamless Execution Oversee vendor setup, merchandising flow, and on-site coordination.
- Ensure Compliance Manage contracts, licensing, and regulations for all retail activations.
- Create Great Guest Experiences Ensure vendors offer quality products, exceptional service, and interactive touchpoints.
- Monitor & Improve Track performance, gather feedback, and use insights to enhance future retail experiences.
Desired Candidate Profile
You re a tastemaker, trend-spotter, and relationship-builder with a passion for retail. You should be:
- Industry Connected With a solid network of retail brands, emerging labels, and designers.
- Consumer-Savvy Up to date with the latest shopping trends, experiential retail, and consumer behaviours.
- Organised & Detail-Oriented Able to manage vendor logistics, regulations, and timelines with ease.
- Commercially Sharp Comfortable negotiating deals and driving vendor success.
- Guest-Focused Committed to delivering a high-quality, memorable retail experience.
What You Need to Apply
3+ years experience in retail curation, brand partnerships, or event management
Strong vendor network across fashion, lifestyle, and artisanal retail
Fluent in English (spoken & written)
Experience working with compliance, contracts, and retail regulations in the UAE
Bonus Points if You
Have experience curating marketplaces or pop-up concepts at festivals and large-scale events
Come from a background in retail strategy, visual merchandising, or experiential brand activations
Speak and write Arabic
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- Retail Curation Specialist- Contract
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Linkviva
Founded in 2003, we ve built a legacy of unforgettable experiences across the Middle East. From cultural festivals to flagship public events, our work blends logistical excellence with creative ambition to shape moments that matter. We are LINKVIVA creators of experiences that live beyond the day. Our Energy (Values) The 5Ps People We rise by lifting others. Positivity We see the light, even in chaos. Perfection Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better. Pioneering We break molds, not rules. Passion We lead with fire in the belly. Why You Should Join Us Work with iconic and emerging retail brands Shape diverse, exciting marketplaces and shopping activations Join a high-energy team that thrives on collaboration and innovation About the Role
https://linkviva.odoo.com/jobs/detail/retail-curation-specialist-contract-1241
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