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APAC Management Trainee Program
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VF Corporation
Are you a recent university graduate with an intense interest in sports retail and fashion?
VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Dickies and more.
Everything we do – from the products we make to the actions we take – is about enabling people to live sustainable and active lifestyles.
We’re dedicated not only to business success, but also to making a positive impact on millions of people and the communities and environments we all share.
It’s about putting our size and strength to work for the good of others.
We are eager to welcome highly motivated and analytical individuals to join our APAC Management Trainee Program.
This 18-month program offers exciting and rich Coaching & Mentoring, Training, On-Job immersion and project experience in the dynamic areas of Marketing, Merchandising, E-Commerce, Retail, Key Account Management and other Corporate Functions.
What you will experience in the Program...
The APAC Management Trainee program will commence with 6-month immersion with various functions of the business, before branching out into the different commercial tracks over the following 8 - 12 months.
You will have the opportunity to develop and drive merchandising plans, create digital marketing strategies, lead e-commerce campaigns, and conduct category planning.
Develop merchandising plans, analyse customer buying patterns, and manage inventory level
Capture local/regional growth opportunities through Product Creation
Conduct market analysis and drive product placement
Responsibilities:
1.
Merchandising
Develop merchandising plans, analyse customer buying patterns, and manage inventory level
Capture local/regional growth opportunities through Product Creation
Conduct market analysis and drive product placement
2.
Marketing
Lead the team in conducting marketing analysis, and develop marketing strategy upon it
Create and execute a cohesive brand communication plan.
Oversee and coordinate media partnerships and collaborations
3.
E-Commerce
Lead the team on conducting analysis on consumer digital behaviour trends
Oversee and manage designated ecommerce platforms
4.
Brand Planning
Conduct Marketplace, Category and Omni-Channel Planning
Drive effective inventory management
Manage retail buying
5.
Key Account Management
Develop and implement distributor sales strategies
Drive business performance of distributors
Conduct comprehensive competitor and market analysis and research.
The Program will conclude with a Business Project where you will be presenting to the APAC leaders of VF.
Upon the Program wrap-up, you will kick start your career journey at VF.
The ideal profile
We are keen to have someone who is excited about challenges, desires an experience in sports retail, and aspires to take on managerial roles with potential regional posting opportunities.
Requirements, Attributes & Skills for Success:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognised university
A fresh graduate or early career talent (possess a maximum of 1 year of experience or less)
Possesses a Growth Mindset and Learning Agility – always curious to learn and explore, eager to be stretched for growth and progression
Has an Ownership Mindset – own the business goals, go all-in to deliver results through designing and driving the strategy, motivating and leading the team to deliver
Is deeply analytical and questions assumptions and thinks out of the box
Has a keen interest in sports retail and fashion
Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau or other similar data analytics tools is desirable but not a must
What’s in it for You in VF APAC Management Trainee Program?
Opportunities for fast-tracked career growth and development
Potential for regional posting
Exposure to APAC Senior Leadership, including to the Regional President
Acquiring end-to-end enterprise knowledge including Supply Chain, Finance, People etc
VF Corporation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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