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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
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Similar Industry Titles and Key Words: Store Manager in Training, Retail Store Management Trainee, Store Management Development Program, Retail Leadership Program
Department: UNIQLO stores, On-Site
Reporting to: Store Manager and Store Learning & Development Trainer
Start: January 2027, July 2027
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 Management 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 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
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
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 path:
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 NYC 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 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
Relocation assistance may be provided for the first three months of training, depending on distance
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:
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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