UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) Program

We are looking for people who are passionate and set ambitious goals to achieve our mission.

UMC is the starting point of your business leader journey.

An intensive hands-on masterclass to fast-track your way to global retail leadership. 

 

It All Starts With Managing a Store

At UNIQLO, we see the sales floor as our center for understanding what our customers really want, confronting challenges head-on, and deriving actions to achieve rapid success. A global leader needs to be able to consider and execute business decisions on their own initiative. That’s why our UMC program places a strong emphasis on working in-store.

Immediately after joining the company, you will be assigned to the one of the stores, and will undertake a 12 month intensive training program to be Store Manager*.

 

0 - 3 months
Adaptation & learn basic tasks at store

3 - 6 months
Act as a trainer to new members & learn to do top sales products' planning

6 - 9 months
Act as a specific time person-in-charge to do planning & execution. Start to plan & execute weekly sales plan

9 - 12 months
Act as a day/week person-in-charge to do planning & execution for whole store. Learn & involve in human resources planning & P&L analysis

 

Further Development Opportunities
Each person designs their own career. After becoming a Store Manager and running a store, you will continue to set and review individual goals. Regular career reviews with human resources and managers are conducted every six months to confirm and clarify your goals. Regardless of your age or nationality, you will have opportunities to build on management experience cultivated at stores for further expansion and growth, including through overseas and headquarters assignments.

*Written & panel interviews will be conducted. Promotion opportunity every 6 months.

 

To Excel in This Role, You Are:

• A degree holder from all disciplines under 2 years full-time working experiences are welcome;
• Ambitious to make a difference with a clear sense of mission;
• Customer centric mindset with strong commitment to contribute to UNIQLO's success;
• A people-first advocate, keen on teamwork and helping others;
• A UNIQLO fans with an eye for the fashion retail industry;
• Motivated to experiment and tackle dynamic challenges, fueled by a strong desire to contribute to positive change and pursue an ideal;
• Agile, ready to jump into a fast-paced environment and ever-changing industry;
• Excellent communication skills in Cantonese and English

 

Challenge your possibilities at UNIQLO and make the world a better place through the power of clothing. Apply Now, join UMC and step onto the world stage!

Recruitment Timeline

Now to 31 Mar 2025: Application period

Feb - Apr 2025: Selection and Interviews

May 2025: Final Round Interviews

May 2025: Offer Extension

Jun 2025: Program Commences