Management Trainee

Job Description

Graduate Development Program – 2023 Intake – Store Operation

As a leading Luxury Travel Retailer, DFS’s Graduate Development Program provides an unparalleled opportunity for young talents to grow and develop their leadership skills through personalized, experiential training under the expert guidance of function managers, coaches & mentors throughout DFS.

The Program

The unique aspect of the DFS Graduate Development Program is the rotational nature where Management Trainees are given the opportunity to gain diverse exposure and developing them to be a versatile and agile leader in our company, in 5 selected tracks – Corporate Function, Store Operations, Finance (Hong Kong), Finance (Singapore) and Technology.
In the Store Operation Track, during these 12 months of rotations, key skills are established and will anchor Management Trainees in their Retail Management career.
•   Guaranteed focused training and exposure in selected track & HK corporate HQ
•   Track will include core rotations to the following:
o   Store Operation
o   Merchandising
o   Marketing
•   Store attachment to understand fundamental DFS business & relationship with store
•   Assigned with departmental responsibilities including special assignments and projects
•   Hands-on exposure to an extensive range of business functions and categories.
•   Groomed to assume a leadership role with global placement opportunities

What’s in it for you?

With a comprehensive understanding of DFS, unforgettable learning experiences and sharpened business mindset and know-how

•   Graduate into management position
•   International rotations cross- functions
•   Connect with Senior Leadership Team with extensive LVMH network
•   Track Specific on-job training for global projects
•   1on1 Mentorship and Buddies Program
• Comprehensive e-campus training module
•   Multinational, dynamic and diversified team
•   Competitive benefits and potential mobility opportunities
•   Vibrant Office with hybrid work arrangements

Key Requirements

This opens the door for talented undergraduates or graduates any discipline with less than three years' working experience with excellent academic results with below competencies are welcome to join our 2023 Intake.

•   With great passion and business acumen for the luxury travel retail industry
•   Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
•   Adapting & Coping – with resilience to manage ambiguity and complexity
•   Creating and Conceptualizing – bring in innovative ideas and high level of creativity
•   Organising & executing – sophisticates in time management and attention to details
•   Enterprising & performing – with an entrepreneurial mindset with ability to learn on the fly
•   Leading and Deciding – confident, collaborate and empower people
•   Supporting & Cooperating – be a true team player and able to work in a cross-team setting
•   Interacting & Presenting – robust interpersonal skills to working in a multicultural environment
•   Analysing & Interpreting – being persuasive and analytical to influence situation
•   Open to relocate internationally

Please complete the online application form and submit your full CV highlighting your experience and achievements, transcripts, public exam results and indicate availability

DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.

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