UNIQLO Management Candidate (New Graduate Program)

UNIQLO; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global HQ exposure (pre-boarding in JP

Store attachment in HK (≈100 hours)

Intensive pre-boarding in Tokyo

Job summary

UNIQLO Hong Kong offers a UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) New Graduate Program designed to fast-track your leadership in retail. The 12-month Retail Management Training Program starts on the sales floor, building core management capabilities with a customer-first mindset and exposure to global operations.

Track A (Early Engagement) and Track B (March/July intakes) include pre-boarding milestones and a Tokyo-based program with HQ sessions, underpinning a pathway to international assignments.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with fewer than 2 years of full-time work experience.
• Strong growth mindset with ambition to challenge limits.
• Customer-centric mindset with passion for delivering great experiences.
• People-oriented team player who collaborates and supports others.
• Excellent English and Cantonese communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month Retail Management Training Program on the sales floor.
• Progress through Stage 1–4: self-leadership, coaching, shift leadership and store business management.
• Prepare to manage teams, drive business performance, and lead floor operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree (any discipline)

Job description

UNIQLO Hong Kong - UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) New Graduate Program

We are seeking passionate, ambitious individuals driven to achieve our mission and lead the future of retail. The UMC Program is your launchpad to becoming a global business leader. Through a structured, hands-on development pathway, you will fast-track your leadership skills, manage teams, drive business performance, and make a tangible impact.

Regardless of your academic background, you will build core management capabilities directly on the sales floor. These foundational skills open doors to expansive global career paths, including headquarters assignments and international relocation. Top-performing candidates will be invited to participate in an exclusive pre-boarding program at our Global Headquarters in Japan (January or July 2027) prior to official onboarding.

It All Starts With Store Management

At UNIQLO, the sales floor-where we directly connect with customer needs, tackle real-time challenges, and drive immediate execution. From Day 1, you will immerse yourself in store operations through a structured 12-month Retail Management Training Program:

Stage 1 - Self-Leadership & Operational Foundations

Master the core business operations from the ground up, adopting a customer-first mindset and building operational excellence.

Stage 2: People Coaching & Product Focus

Transition from self-managing to guiding others and driving high-volume sales with Plan-Do-See sales planning in business figure analysis

Stage 3: Shift Leadership & Commercial Execution

Step up as a timely leader (Person-In-Charge for designated time slots) who takes ownership of team performance and weekly sales strategies and leading floor teams.

Stage 4: Store Business Management

Operate with the mindset of a business owner, driving full store growth and team development. Lead entire store operations as Day/Week Person-In-Charge, managing talent allocation, staffing schedules, and P&L financial analysis.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education & Experience: Degree holder in any discipline with fewer than 2 years of full-time work experience.
• Growth Mindset: Driven by a strong sense of purpose, with the ambition to challenge limits and push for high performance.
• Customer-Centric: Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and contributing to UNIQLO's global growth.
• People-Oriented: A natural team player who leads with empathy, collaborates effectively, and empowers others.
• Brand Advocate: Enthusiastic about UNIQLO products and trends within the fashion retail sector.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in English and Cantonese.

Track A: Early Engagement Track (Application Deadline: October 31, 2026)

Note for this track:

• Designed for candidates who want an accelerated head start and early exposure to UNIQLO's global operations;
• Required pre-onboarding milestones. Candidates are expected to complete a store attachment in Hong Kong (approx. 100 hours)* prior to offer acceptance;
• Selected candidates will then participate in an intensive pre-boarding program (approx. 14-20 days)* in Tokyo, Japan, which includes a visit to the global headquarters and direct sessions with our global business leaders.

Track B1: Standard Track - March Intake (Application Deadline: November 30, 2026)

Track B2: Standard Track - July Intake (Application Deadline: April 30, 2027)

*Exact hour and duration requirements will be finalized and announced during later selection stages.