Full Time Sales Assistant - UNIQLO Leeds *New Store Opening*

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Promotion and pay increases every 3–6/

Training and development

Job summary

UNIQLO Leeds Briggate is hiring an energetic Retail Associate to welcome customers and drive sales across two floors. This permanent full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week, with a starting rate of £13.45 per hour and training at our Manchester store.

Starting January/February 2027, the role requires flexibility from Monday to Sunday and a blended training program. You’ll develop product knowledge, deliver exceptional service, and grow with a brand known for LifeWear.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and passion for fashion.
• Willingness to work 37.5 hours per week.
• Availability to participate in blended training program.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service—from the fitting rooms to the tills—attentive and responsive to customers’ needs.
• Keep the store clean, well-stocked, organized, and visually appealing to inspire customers.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in inventory management to support sales and product availability.
• Collaborate with all colleagues to maintain a strong, united team.
• Champion recycling and promote repair services within the store and local community.

Job description

Here, YOU LEAD the business – YOU IMPACT lives – YOU GROW yourself

UNIQLO is excited to open a new store in Briggate in Leeds, featuring two spacious floors and showcasing our latest LifeWear collection. We’re excited to receive your application and kick off your journey with us!

Hours: Permanent contract for Full Time (37.5h per week)

Starting Date: from January/February 2027

Flexibility: Full flexibility from Monday to Sunday is required.

Training: Several weeks of blended training, including in-store experience at our UNIQLO Market Street store in Manchester.

Salary: starting rate of £13.45 per hour

Why do we exist

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co, Ltd, the fastest growing of the top three fashion retailers in the world. Through our LifeWear philosophy, we are reimagining everyday clothing - simple, high-quality pieces created to make everyone’s life better. While born in Japan, we now have more than 2,500 stores worldwide and are expanding fast across the UK and Europe – it’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

Lead with purpose

At UNIQLO, you’ll be key to shaping memorable customer experiences and contributing to the growth and evolution of our business. We see you as:

• A Brand Ambassador – bringing our values, products, and services to life to deliver exceptional service that reflects the spirit of UNIQLO.
• A Partner in Management – offering fresh ideas, relaying customer feedback to uncover new opportunities, and of course, driving sales.
• A Retail Specialist – building strong product knowledge and mastering day-to-day operations and services to confidently support customers and keep your store run smoothly.

Feel your impact

In this role, you’ll do much more than just sell clothes! Your key responsibilities will include:

• Customer Service: Offering a rewarding shopping experience—from the fitting rooms to the high-tech tills—by being attentive and responsive to customers’ needs.
• Sales Floor Excellence: Keeping the store clean, well-stocked, organised, and beautifully presented to inspire customers.
• Sales & Inventory Management: Monitoring customer reactions to our products to recommend adjustments to visual displays and stock levels for each style, colour, and size, to satisfy customer demand.
• Team Collaboration: Working with all colleagues, offering your support, and helping create a strong, united team.
• Sustainability: Championing our recycling programme, promoting our repair services, and participating in local community activities.
• Retail Technology: Contributing to content creation for our social media campaigns, styling app, or livestream channel if you are excited about being in the spotlight.

Evolve with courage

From day one, we invest in your growth and provide you with:

• On-the-job training: Develop your customer service and store operation skills in real-time with the guidance of an experienced trainer, right there in your store.
• Classroom training: Join colleagues from various stores together with a trainer, to learn our company values and history and our best practices in retail.
• Digital learning tools: Enjoy self-paced learning, using online manuals, quizzes, to secure product knowledge and shopfloor standards.
• A supportive culture: Tap into the valuable experience of all members in your store. With their support and your commitment, you will be able to progress quickly as we offer four promotion opportunities each year to advance your career.

Enjoy the benefits

• Promotion and pay increase opportunities every 3 months.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Structured skill assessment, feedback, and personalised training plan.
• Inclusive, collaborative team environment.
• Perks and rewards: Staff discounts, "Sales Assistant of the Month" award, "Customer Service Excellence" award taking the winner to Tokyo, paid volunteer days.

Your Future Starts Here

This isn’t just a job—it’s a career launchpad. Join us and see your leadership, your impact, and your career grow. UNIQLO is proud to be a Living Wage Foundation-accredited employer, committed to paying all our UK employees a real Living Wage.

UNIQLO Privacy Policy

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background. We take data protection very seriously and understand the importance of protecting your privacy and Personal Information. For the recruitment process, you can find the applicable privacy policy on our site: https://www.fastretailing.com/eng/privacy/eurecruitment.html

UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group. With global sales of approximately US $20.2 billion, for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, Fast Retailing is one of top three leading apparel retail companies in the world. UNIQLO has more than 2,300 stores in 25 markets around the world and continues to expand its footprint. UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy consist of offering clothing that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity, constantly being innovated to bring more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.