What it's like to work for ... Wellcome
<p>How many staff does Wellcome have in Hong Kong? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>A total of 5,000 staff and 240 stores in Hong Kong. There are 10 members </p><p>in the marketing team. Except for the marketing director, all are </p><p>female. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>What are the responsibilities of Wellcome's marketing staff? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>To market Wellcome supermarket and Oliver's, the Delicatessen gourmet </p><p>food store. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The day-to-day job includes brand image management, executing sales and </p><p>marketing campaigns, devising loyalty programmes and establishing good </p><p>relationships with the media and customers. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>How does a candidate go about getting hired by Wellcome? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>By having a strong passion for the job. Each individual has to be </p><p>customer-centred, independent, flexible to change and a good team player </p><p>with sound communication skills. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Is there an opportunity to move between departments or offices? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Yes. There are opportunities to move, both between departments and </p><p>between other operating banners under Dairy Farm, such as 7-Eleven or </p><p>Mannings. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>What are the perks of working for Wellcome? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Exposure to market dynamics is probably the main advantage. Staff get a </p><p>first-hand feel of the market rhythm and the fast-changing consumer </p><p>behaviour through direct interaction with customers. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Wellcome is at the heart of the retail business and this offers staff an </p><p>understanding of challenges to keep up to speed with the market. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Staff will continue to add skills and adapt to change every day. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Each staff member can also enjoy 10 per cent discount shopping at </p><p>Wellcome. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Where do Wellcome staffers hang out to relax? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>From time to time, staff head out for karaoke and lunch. One thing that </p><p>is becoming a regular practice is to celebrate staff birthdays. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>