Retail Trainee Program (18-Month… at Tessellation… · Hong Kong

About DETERMINANT

DETERMINANT creates engineered essentials for those who lead with intention. We create clothes that are thoughtfully designed, sustainably made, and built to simplify life without compromising on style or integrity. Every piece is engineered for clarity, versatility, and confidence - made to move with you, wherever you're headed.

Retail Trainee Program

Are you a recent graduate passionate about fashion and people, but unsure where to start your career? Our exclusive 18-month Retail Trainee Program is designed to fast-track your growth into a future retail leader. This is not just a job, it's an immersive journey into the heart of our dynamic business across two of Asia's most vibrant retail hubs: Hong Kong and Singapore.

You will gain hands-on, frontline experience in every aspect of modern retail operations, from customer service to data analytics, while developing the cross-cultural agility essential for today's global market. This program is your direct pathway to leadership, with high-performing trainees being promoted to Assistant Store Manager upon graduation.

What You Will Experience & Achieve:

This structured rotation is designed to build a holistic skill set:

• Sales Leadership: Drive sales by converting foot traffic, mastering upselling techniques, and contributing to team targets. Gain exposure to shift coordination.
• Data-Driven Retail: Learn to analyze sales reports and customer data to generate actionable insights for business improvement.
• Local Market Mastery: Analyze and adapt strategies for different Hong Kong retail landscapes (tourist hubs vs. residential areas, malls vs. department stores).
• Customer Service & Styling: Become an expert brand ambassador, providing exceptional service, personalized styling advice, and professionally handling customer feedback.
• Store Operations: Master daily procedures, including opening/closing, cash handling, visual merchandising standards, and loss prevention.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Insight: Work with the buying team to monitor stock levels, perform replenishment, and understand the cycle from warehouse to shop floor.
• Market Adaptation: Deep-dive into Singaporean consumer behavior, exploring preferences, omnichannel shopping habits, and seasonal trends.
• Cross-Cultural Retail Practice: Hone your ability to adapt communication and service styles for a diverse clientele. Act as a cultural bridge, sharing best practices between our HK and SG teams.

Who We Are Looking For:

• High Diploma or above in any discipline; backgrounds in Business, Fashion, Hospitality, or Marketing are a plus).
• Current frontline retail sales who are seeking to leverage their hands-on skills into a formal management and leadership role.
• Individuals genuinely curious about fashion, retail dynamics, and career growth, even if their path isn't yet defined.
• Good command of both spoken and written Cantonese, English and Mandarin
• A customer-centric mindset with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn from the ground up.
• Open to travelling to Singapore for business and training purposes.

Ready to Define Your Future in Retail?

If you are eager to learn, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to build a meaningful career with a global perspective, we want to hear from you!

You may learn about  DETERMINANT at https://detshirts.com

Program Start Date: July, 2026

Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only and will be kept for 24 months.  All applications will be treated in strict confidence.