UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) - New Grad

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words : Store Manager in Training, Retail Store Management Trainee , Store Ma nagement Development Program , Retail Leadership Program

Department : UNIQLO stores, On-Site

Reporting to: Store Manager and Store Learning & Development Trainer

Start : January 202 7 , July 202 7

Salary Range*: $80,000 - $82,000

Duration: approximately 12 months

Location: U.S. Store Location assigned based on business expansion plans. Relocation , housing costs , and all other benefits listed below are subject to company policy.

Our UNIQLO Manage ment Candidate (UMC) Program is shaped to prepare you to become an impactful store manager. As a UNIQLO Store Manager you will take on many roles, such as an innovator, talent developer, problem solver, and above all a global business leader. You will join a community of passionate and diverse peers in this training program, which is expected to last approximately twelve months. You will be assigned to work in one of our U.S. stores where you will take on the responsibility of a business owner, overseeing sales & inventory planning, layout and visual merchandising, profit and loss, people management, and customer satisfaction.

As a member of the Store Management team, you embody Company’s philosophy of “Changing C lothes . Changing C onventional W isdom. Change the W orld,” by driving sales and profit with your team and building customer loyalty through excellent customer service. Under the mentorship of your Store Manager/Trainer, you will oversee an engaged, productive store team by leading by example through demonstrating strong leadership and initiative.

As a UMC, you will be learning from your trainer how to support the store and team in the following areas:

Store Operatio n s

Manage opening, mid-day, and closing store procedures

Oversee cleanliness, organization, and visual merchandising standards

Execute daily stock replenishment and manage backroom efficiency

Support point-of-sale and customer service operations

Leader ship & Management

Coach and develop associates through feedback and performance conversations

Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives

Build a positive and inclusive team culture

Learn workforce planning and talent management practices

Sales Planning & Review

Understand and manage store profitability

Analyze labor, sales, and productivity metrics

Develop action plans to achieve business goals

Learn strategic decision-making through retail business reviews

Training & Development

Engage in hands-on mentorship with Area Managers, Store Managers or Learning & Development Trainer

Participate in district and regional business reviews

Gain exposure to multi-store leadership and business planning

Anticipated Career Path:

After successful completion of the UMC Program, candidates are typically placed into an Assistant Store Manager position. From there, high-performing leaders may progress through the following career pa th :

Store Manager

General Manager/Area Manager

To learn more about Careers at UNIQLO please visit: https://careers-us.uniqlo.com/

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (open to all majors)

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

Available to join in-person orientation at our New York City office and N YC Training store during the first two weeks of the program.

Flexibility to relocate to various locations over the course of your career

Flexible work schedule, which could include early mornings, late nights, or overnights as well as weekends and holidays

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations

Previous retail, food & beverage, hospitality, or sales leadership experienc e

Strong leadership experience and work ethic

Analytical and intuitive mindset to drive innovative processes and compliance with various laws that impact the business

Passion for customer service

Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-changing environment

Team player mentality

Ability to capture fundamental issues, out of box thinking, and challenging the status-quo

General Benefits

Relocation assistance depending o n distance

Competitive paid time off package

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Medical flexible spending account

Transit flexible spending account

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Merchandise discount

Relocation assistance may be provided for the first three months of training, depending on dista n ce

Physical Demands: This posit i on involves constant moving , talking, hearing, reaching, and standing . Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours. Involves lifting at least 30 lbs. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Vision abilities include close vision, color vision , depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve reaching above eye level. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations .

Next Steps:

Before being considered for interviews, a pre-screening questionnaire will be given to selected applicants.

The interview process consists of three rounds of virtual interviews:

1. Recruiter Interview

2. Store Manager/Director Interview

3. Interview Preparation

4. C-Suite and HR Leader Interview

Please expect a 4- 6 week turnaround time. We will start interviewing around early September (applications may close early if there is an influx of candidates)!

Salary:

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise , and location of the position. Start dates are subject to change based on business needs.

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