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Job Title UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) Location(s) Nationwide Deployment Across Canada (eg. Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec, Alberta) Reporting to Store Manager Key Contacts Internal Store Operations Team, Store Management Team, Store Support Centre, Store Associates and Overseas Visitors Key contacts External Customers and Local Community Start date July 2026 At UNIQLO, we dont just offer jobswe cultivate future leaders. The UNIQLO Manager Candidate (UMC) Program is an accelerated leadership development track designed for ambitious young graduates who aspire to become key decisionmakers in a global retail powerhouse. Through handson training, operational exposure, international connections, and a deep dive into our LifeWear philosophy, you will gain the skills and expertise to lead teams, manage operations, and shape the future of the company. It all begins with managing a Store. We see the sales floor as our centre for understanding what our customers really want, confronting challenges headon, and deriving actions to achieve rapid success. A global leader needs to be able to consider and execute business decisions on their own initiative. Thats why our UMC program places a strong emphasis on working instore and offers rapid career progression opportunities. At UNIQLO, the UMC (Uniqlo Manager Candidate) position is the gateway to becoming a Store Manager, and ultimately an Area Managerroles that lead directly to top global leadership positions such as CEO and COO in our various markets. Unlike conventional companies where strategic power is concentrated at the head office and stores merely execute, UNIQLO operates the opposite way: we are proudly storecentered. Our Area Managers and Store Managers are the companys most influential decisionmakers. They set the direction, define priorities, and guide the head officenot the other way around. These field leaders are our most prestigious talents and are the ones who rise to the top. This is not an office job, nor an officebased career path. If your goal is to sit behind a desk for five to ten years, overseeing operations from a distance, this role is not for you. But if you want to lead from the front, make real impact, and build your future by mastering the core of the business, then this is where your journey begins. Key Responsibilities Join a store and learn every aspect of the local operations by rotating on every job station Ensure high standards of Customer Service in the store to maintain and reflect UNIQLOs values, mission and vision Lead and motivate staff: oversee team performance, provide training and foster a collaborative work environment Manage Store Operations to handle inventory management, sales tracking and store presentation to optimize performance and efficiency Develop and implement strategies to meet sales and improve store metrics Maintain Store Standards including overall safety and cleanliness to ensure compliance with company policies, uphold visual merchandising standards and manage daytoday store activities Embrace and promote UNIQLOs commitment to sustainability, innovation and LifeWear philosophy As a UMC, you will learn how to Master retail fundamentals through immersive store leadership experience Drive business growth by analysing sales data and market trends Lead and develop diverse teams with a handson management approach Implement Uniqlos core values of efficiency, customer focus, and continuous improvement Contribute to global initiatives, with potential opportunities for international assignments Desired Skills and Experience Completed Bachelors degree in any discipline and any country (Spring 2026 Graduates welcome) Prior experience in retail is a strong asset Passion for retail, leadership, and business strategy Strong analytical thinking and problemsolving skills Ability to thrive in a fastpaced, resultsdriven environment Commitment to embodying our founding principles of excellence, simplicity, quality, and sustainability Capacity to thrive in a dynamic and fastpaced retail environment, handling challenges with flexibility You embrace handson work and see frontline experience as critical to authentic leadership Thrive in changing environment store transfers, role shifts, and new city assignments are core to your development Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business/store, which includes evenings and weekends You must be ready and able to relocate anywhere across Canada for initial placement and future assignments. Relocation support provided Ready to start fulltime from July 2026 Recruitment Timeline Now March 2026: Application Period Step 1: First Screening (HR interview) Step 2: Round 1 Interview with Operational Leaders Step 3: Round 2 Inperson Store Visit Discovery Day Step 4: Final Round Interview with Executive Leaders Step 5: Offer Extension July 2026: Program Starts We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted. ABOUT US Welcome to UNIQLO, where our journey from a single store in Hiroshima to a global brand embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity and innovation. Our founder, Tadashi Yanai, envisioned a company that transcends traditional fashion, focusing instead on creating highquality, functional clothing that serves the everyday needs of people worldwide. This vision gave birth to our LifeWear conceptapparel that is simple, yet essential; designed to make life better for all. As you embark on your journey with UNIQLO, know that you are joining a company that never gives up. Every challenge we have faced has made us stronger, smarter, and more determined to push boundaries. We are more than just a fashion brandwe are a global movement driven by sustainability, purpose, and the belief that great clothing can change lives. Vision and Culture At UNIQLO, we embrace the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. This principle drives us to constantly refine our products and processes, ensuring that we deliver clothing that offers new and unique value. Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in our fabric technologies, such as HEATTECH, which provides warmth without bulk, and AIRism, designed to keep you cool and comfortable. These advancements reflect our dedication to enhancing the everyday experiences of our customers. Our name, UNIQLO, is a blend of unique and clothing, symbolising our mission to provide distinctive apparel that meets universal needs. We believe in the power of simplicity and strive to create designs that are both timeless and accessible, allowing individuals to express their personal style effortlessly. We invite you to embrace our core values of simplicity, quality, and continuous improvement. Together, we will continue to innovate and inspire, bringing the best of Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy to wardrobes around the world. Welcome to the UNIQLO family, where we are united in our pursuit of making everyday life better through exceptional clothing. #J-18808-Ljbffr