UNIQLO Management Candidate Graduate Programme - Italy 2027

UNIQLO; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and profit sharing

Full-time contract

Staff discount

Volunteer days

Career progression

Locations: Milan & Rome

Job summary

UNIQLO Europe invites ambitious graduates to join the UMC Graduate Programme, a 12-month accelerated leadership journey designed to shape the future of retail. You will rotate through the stores, learning on the shop floor while building a deep understanding of customers, products and world-class operations.

During the programme you’ll gain leadership experience, manage teams, and contribute to commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with permanent work authorization in Italy.
• Ready to start full-time in March or September 2027.
• Minimum English and Italian at B2 level.
• Willing to relocate within Italy.
• Flexible to work weekends and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Sales analytics and KPI performance.
• Inventory and commercial planning.
• Layout optimization and store standards.
• Workforce planning aligned with sales forecasts.
• Team development and succession planning.

Skills

English (B2)

Italian (B2)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) Graduate Programme

Lead the Future of Retail

At UNIQLO, we believe clothing should be simple, high-quality, functional, and built to last, in order to make everyone’s life better. That’s the heart of LifeWear.

The UMC Graduate Programme is a 12-month accelerated leadership journey designed for ambitious graduates ready to shape the future of one of the world’s most dynamic global retailers. Expect a fast pace, a steep learning curve, and the chance to make a real impact in a business landscape that is always evolving, and where your contributions and ideas truly matter.

What You’ll Gain

Throughout the year, you’ll be supported by team members, managers and senior leaders who’ve been where you are and are determined to fast-track your career.

• Mentoringand direct communications with your COO.
• Training instoreoperations,finance, people management andmore.
• Participation tothe UNIQLO Europe Leadership Convention in London.
• A network of diverseand supportivecolleagues unitedbya shared purpose.

Programme Structure

Months 1–4 | Discover the Business & Master the Foundations:

You’ll begin by immersing yourself in the engine of UNIQLO: our stores. Your learning will happen directly on the shop floor rather than in an office setting. This is where you’ll build a deep understanding of our customers, our products, and what makes our operations world-class.

You’ll learn and master:

• Customer service
• Product deliveries & replenishment
• Omni-channel & checkout operations
• Onboarding and training new starters
• Product categorymanagement

Months 5-6 | Step into Leadership

As a supervisor, you’ll begin leading teams on the shop floor, influencing performance, and owning your first commercial responsibilities. This stage develops your leadership stance, building trust, driving results, and bringing out the best in the people around you.

You’ll take on:

• Team coordination & daily planning.
• Developing the performanceof yourcolleagues.
• Operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Ownership of a keysubdivision,ensuringday to day performance.

Months 7–12 | Drive the Business

In your final rotation, on top of maintaining a strong presence on the shop floor as an assistant manager, you’ll work alongside the Store Manager to influence commercial decisions and operational strategy.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Sales analytics & KPI performance.
• Inventory & commercialplanning.
• Layoutoptimization&storestandards.
• Workforce planningalignedwith sales forecasts.
• Team development & succession planning.

What We Offer

• €36600 annual salary, guaranteed bonus & group profit sharing
• CBA applied: CCNL Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi
• Full-time permanent contract
• 30% staff discount across allFast-Retailingbrands
• Twopaidvolunteer days per year
• Opportunitiesforfast careerprogressionat the end of theprogramme(eligibility for promotionevery 6months)
• Locations: Milan and Rome

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’sdegreewith permanent workauthorizationinItaly(Student visa is not accepted)
• Ready to start full-time in March orSeptember 2027
• MinimumB2 levelinEnglish and Italian
• Flexibleto workweekends and varied shifts
• Open to relocation withinItaly

Selection Process

• Step 1: Online Assessments(Including Englishand Italianproficiencytests)
• Step 2: In Person Group Assessment Center(If youapply to multiple markets, you will need toattendjust one country)
• Step 3: Online individual Interview
• Step 4: Final Interview

Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation,disabilityor other characteristics.

We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer toourprivacy policyfor details on our recruitment process.