Set up in Guangzhou in 1906 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Li & Fung has long been admired for its customer-oriented culture that respects employees, its combination of entrepreneurial flair and sustainable practices, and its carefully controlled budget that aims to maximise resources.
Today, the company is on a worldwide hunt for the best and brightest who will mesh well with its culture, and smoothly transition into their position within the 37,000-employee firm. It has 240 offices and distribution centres in more than 40 economies around the globe.
Li & Fung is recruiting a third intake for its Programme for Management Development (PMD), which will commence in July this year with high-level training that will take participants to different parts of the world.
Competition is strong. In the previous two years, the programme received an average of 1,300 applications. This year, 25 to 30 people will actually be placed, joining the 66 existing management associates.
A university degree, excellent English and 3-5 years' work experience are required. Applicants should also be respectful of others, good team players, customer-oriented and loyal.
'Entrepreneurial spirit is very important at Li & Fung,' says Joanne Ho, PMD programme director. 'The business leaders of our units tailor the running of their businesses to their customers and market needs.'