Store Leadership Candidate: Management Track

UNIQLO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K plan

Medical flexible spending account

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UNIQLO is launching a Management Candidate (UMC) Program in the United States, commencing January to July 2027, with a salary range of $80,000–$82,000 for about 12 months in a US store assignment. You will grow into a Store Manager role, leading sales, inventory planning, visual merchandising, and people management, under mentorship from your Store Manager/Trainer.

The program emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and business planning across-store operations, with structured district and

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Available to join in-person orientation at the New York City office and NYC Training store during the first two weeks of the program.
• Relocation to various locations may be required during the career.
• Flexible work schedule including early mornings, late nights, overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Retail, food & beverage, hospitality, or sales leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership experience and work ethic.
• Analytical and intuitive mindset to drive innovative processes and compliance.
• Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage opening, mid-day, and closing store procedures.
• Oversee cleanliness, organization, and visual merchandising standards.
• Execute daily stock replenishment and backroom efficiency.
• Support point-of-sale and customer service operations.
• Coach and develop associates through feedback and performance conversations.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention initiatives.
• Build a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Learn workforce planning and talent management practices.
• Understand and manage store profitability and analyze labor, sales, and productivity metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Retail operations

People management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

UNIQLO is launching a Management Candidate (UMC) Program in the United States, commencing January to July 2027, with a salary range of $80,000–$82,000 for about 12 months in a US store assignment. You will grow into a Store Manager role, leading sales, inventory planning, visual merchandising, and people management, under mentorship from your Store Manager/Trainer.

The program emphasizes leadership, decision-making, and business planning across-store operations, with structured district and