Walmart China has been on a rapid growth path since our entry into the Chinese market in 1996. Today, we are operating more than 400 Supercenters, Sam’s Clubs, Neighborhood Markets, and Discount Compact Hypermarkets in over 170 cities across 25 provinces, the autonomous regions, and 4 municipalities. We have been steadily establishing a robust distribution network, which paves the way for our expansion program: the addition of another 110 new stores to our name by 2016. We value quality as much as quantity, and this move is led by extensive, ongoing research to help us understand and answer the true needs of Chinese consumers. Price point, store location, and product selection, in particular, are foremost on our minds as they are on our customers’. By leveraging our global resources, global experience, best-in-class practices, and meticulous attention to detail, we are able to consistently improve our operations to complement local shopping habits and build an even stronger business.

We are determined to be a company that is dedicated to the Chinese market. Today, all Walmart stores in China are managed by Chinese nationals, who also account for 99.9% of the total number of Walmart China associates, including the corporate functions. We have created approximately 100,000 job opportunities across China, and our expansion program will create another 19,000 openings by 2016. The development of local talent ranks high on our list of priorities, and we are achieving this through various avenues, such as unique programs like the “Walmart Retail Talent Scholarship” for youths and the "Walmart China Women’s Leadership Development Commission".

You could start anywhere with us, and go as far as your ambition takes you. This is where a job on the shop floor can grow into a key leadership role, as many of our associates in China have done. In fact, across the world, all our key leaders have worked in a Walmart store at some point in their career – it is the place to gain a firsthand understanding of our customers, and to experience the power of innovative thinking and teamwork. If you possess the drive to succeed in the retail business and are never afraid to do the right thing, even if it means challenging well-established practices, this is where you will discover real opportunities to get ahead in your career.