Management Associate (1 year program)

Are you ready to pivot your career/ shift gears and fast-track your career in the dynamic world of retail and FMCG?

Program Overview:

Our Management Associate Program offers a structured 1-year development journey for early-career professionals eager to deepen their expertise across commercial functions within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Youll gain hands-on experience in several areas critical to business growth. This is an ideal program for individuals eager to make an impact while building their skill set across multiple commercial domains.

Over the course of the program, Management Associates will gain exposure across a range of core commercial functions, including:

• Business Development
• Procurement
• Supply Chain & Inventory Management
• e-Commerce & Livestream Sales
• Key Account Management
• Category Management

Specific rotations and depth of involvement may vary according to business priorities and individual development pathways. This rotation structure ensures you receive a well-rounded perspective on how various functions contribute to the success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management: Assist in product assortment planning, pricing strategies, market analysis and supplier collaboration to optimize product offerings.
• Business Development: Support market expansion initiatives, identify new business opportunities, and assist with partnership development.
• Procurement and Supply Chain: Contribute to sourcing strategies, vendor management, inventory control, and distribution processes to ensure seamless product delivery.
• e-Commerce and Livestream Sales: Participate in digital sales initiatives, including online marketplace management, live commerce campaigns, and marketing strategies.
• Key Account Management: Collaborate with major retail and corporate partners to manage relationships, drive revenue, support trade promotions and ensure customer satisfaction.

• Commercial Strategy: Analyze sales and consumer data to generate insights and support cross-functional projects.

What We Look For:

• Early-career professionals (13 years of experience preferred) passionate about retail and FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn across multiple functions.
• Adaptable, proactive, and keen to learn across multiple commercial domains
• A sharp commercial mindset with an eye for market opportunities.
• Comfortability with Excel; any ERP or analytics exposure is a bonus.

Whats in It for You?

⭐ Direct exposure and mentorship from Group leadership (CCO & Group Commercial Director)
⭐ Structured career pathway into a Commercial related role
⭐ Hands-on immersion across end-to-end retail commercial ecosystem and trading functions

• 💰 Salary: $3,500 4,000/month
• 📍 Industry: Wholesale & Retail FMCG
• 📅 Duration: 1 year (Rotational)