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About Central Retail in Vietnam
Central Retail in Vietnam was established in 2012 with only Fashion business. After a decade, Central Retail continues to develop and transform Vietnam’s modern trade and retail sector.
Today, the company proudly welcomes an average of 500,000 customers everyday at more than 330 malls & stores across 26 provinces nationwide in a total retail area of more than 1,300,000 square meters, provides employment and career opportunities for more than 13,000 employees in Vietnam.
At Central Retail in Vietnam, we commit to grow our business and at the same time to put sustainability at the core of our activities. It is for our people, our partners, our customers, our community and our planet, we are building a business that creates shared values for all.
For Central Retail in Vietnam, the success of the corporation is not only the results of business, but also a commitment of contributing to Vietnam’s prosperity and enhancing the quality of life of the people. Aiming for sustainable development alongside with the country, Central Retail has been working with partners and communities to create a better world through various Corporate Social Responsibility and Creating Shared Value (CSR/CRV) initiatives with an awareness of impact we do have on the people and the planet.
Business Overview
Central Retail has constantly expanded its store network in Vietnam and built up a resilient portfolio with 3 key growth drivers - Food Retail, Non-Food and Property supported by multiple brands such as GO!, Tops Market, go!, Dyson, Crocs Supersports... aiming to be the central of life of every Vietnamese consumer.
FOOD
"The key growth drivers of Central Retail in Vietnam"
The company operates Food Retail in 3 formats:
- Hypermarket with 44 stores locating in all cities and provinces of Vietnam
- Urban Supermarket with 9 stores in 2 key cities
- Sub-urban Supermarket with 40 stores in rural areas
NON-FOOD
The Non-Food portfolio of Central Retail in Vietnam cover more than 230+ stores in Entertainment and Sports & Lifestyle.
PROPERTY
Creating relevant retail destinations throughout Vietnam"
One of the largest mall players in Vietnam
GO! Mall is the new shopping mall concept introduced by Central Retail in Vietnam in 2018. With a variety of offers and services designed to be accessible for Vietnamese consumers, GO! Mall is expected to become the destination for families & friends. Being built with the “Eat – Shop – Play- Learn – Sustain” model, GO! Mall is on its journey to touch every Vietnamese life and enhance it by providing a quality mall experience
MA Program Highlights
During this 2-year program, as a Management Associate, you will be assigned to rotate across key business functions and lead strategic projects to foster leadership potential, commercial thinking, innovation through practical assignments and project. An impressive six-month international work exposure in Thailand offers a unique global perspective and retail best practices.
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2-YEAR PROGRAM
Learn from the best: get direct mentorship and insight from senior leaders and industry experts
ROTATE ACROSS FUNCTIONS AND BUSINESSES UNITS TO DISCOVER YOUR REAL INTEREST
Build business acumen and leadership mastery and thrive in a diverse network shaping the future of Central Retail Businesses
INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE
Stretch your potential and create an impact on challenging business projects at Central Group in Thailand
MA Program Schedule 2026
Apply
July 2026
Selection
August – November 2026
Onboarding
January 2027
Who are you our MAs?
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Fresh graduates or young professionals who have less than 3 years of working experience
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Passion for retail business and willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Strong analytical thinking, innovative and persistent achiever with an entrepreneurial spirit and constant-learning mindset
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Good English proficiency
Let's hear the real stories from our Management Associates!
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"Over the past two years, I had the chance to experience the full spectrum of the business—from working in the store, to doing door-to-door sales, and later becoming responsible for pricing the very products I once sold. Every rotation gave me a new perspective on the business and helped me grow both professionally and personally.
After graduating from the program, I joined the "front line"—the Expansion team, where I work directly with government authorities and Vietnam's leading developers to build our shopping malls—the place where all our businesses begin.
From a biology graduate with zero background in retail, Central has shaped me into the professional I am today, and someone I am truly proud to be. "
SON
Joining Central Retail Vietnam as one of its first five Management Associates in 2018 marked the defining moment of my career. The program provided invaluable exposure across different business functions and, more importantly, transformed my mindset. It reinforced that meaningful careers are built by creating value, solving real business challenges, and continuously learning—not by chasing titles. These principles have guided my journey to leading Centralisation, one of Central Retail Vietnam's key transformation strategies.
For future graduates, the message is simple: embrace every opportunity with curiosity, focus on making a meaningful contribution, and trust that opportunities and recognition will naturally follow.
IRENE
Joining the Management Associate Program was an important starting point in my career at Central Retail in Vietnam. It allowed me to work across functions, learn from experienced leaders, and understand how teams collaborate to create value. My rotation in Thailand provided valuable exposure to a multicultural environment and an advanced retail landscape, broadening my perspective and strengthening my collaboration skills. I was also empowered to take ownership of assignments without established processes, encouraging me to solve problems proactively and build solutions from the ground up.
My advice to future Management Associates is to stay curious, embrace unfamiliar challenges, and take ownership of every opportunity. The experiences that feel most uncertain at the beginning are often the ones that contribute the most to your growth.
PETER
Selection Journey
Apply
24 July - 24 August 2026
Cognitive Test
Early September 2026
HR Interview
September 2026
Offline Test
End September 2026
Business Case Presentation
October - November 2026