UNIQLO Management Candidate (Mid Career) at UNIQLO

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

88000.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Customer Service, Retail Management, Sales Planning, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Team Motivation, Analytical Skills, Visual Merchandising, Operations Management, Training and Development, Strategic Planning, Adaptability, Multi-tasking, Work Ethic, Initiative

Industry

Retail

Description

Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Store Manager in Training, Executive Team Leader in Training, Retail Store Management Trainee Department: UNIQLO stores, On-Site Reporting to: Store Manager and Corporate Trainer Start: January 2026, April 2026, July 2026 Salary Range*: $77,000-$88,000 Duration: approximately 9 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. The UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) Program is shaped to leverage your existing management, customer service, and operations experience and guide you toward becoming an impactful UNIQLO Store Operations Leader. 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 nine 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 and inventory planning, layout & 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 clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world,” 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 Operations 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 Leadership & Management Lead daily store operations under store manager guidance Drive team motivation, staffing, and productivity Participate in management-level strategic planning Sales Planning & Review Develop and execute sale and inventory strategies Monitor performance and P&L targets Analyze sales data to inform decision-making and merchandising adjustments Optimize stock levels, manage inventory, and main sales floor standards Training & Development Engage in hands-on mentorship with Area Managers, Store Managers or our Corporate training team Attend workshops on people leadership, retail strategy, and visual merchandising Receive coaching and feedback with progression checkpoints and evaluations Anticipated Career Growth After successful completion of the training program, depending on your previous work experience and achievement level in the program, you could follow an expedited career path of the following: Assistant Store Manager Store Manager General Manager/Area Manager 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 & New Jersey store 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 1-3 years of retail, food & beverage, hospitality, or sales management experience 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 on 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 Physical Demands: This position 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: As of Thursday, September 18th, all applications for this position must be submitted via LinkedIn. Applications submitted through Workday will no longer be considered after Friday, September 19th. 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. Information Session 3. Store Manager/Director Interview 4. C-Suite and HR Leader Interview Please expect a 4-6 week turnaround time. We will start interviewing around early October (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. NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES: For information regarding how we handle your personal information and to exercise your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, please see our Privacy Policy at Uniqlo.com. We hope to see you soon! #LI-POST The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law. GU is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo. GU is the second largest brands in the Fast Retailing Group after UNIQLO. The brand name GU is derived from the Japanese word jiyu, which means free and unconfined. The company was established in 2006 in Japan, and today has around 470 locations mainly in Japan, with a select number of stores throughout Asia.

Responsibilities

As a UNIQLO Management Candidate, you will oversee store operations, manage sales and inventory planning, and ensure customer satisfaction. You will lead a store team while embodying the company's philosophy and driving sales and profit.