UNIQLO Management Candidate (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