2021 Uniqlo Manager Candidate NSW

• Join a rapidly growing global company who has been recently recognised by recruitment company Retailworld as 'Retail Employer of the Year 2021'
• Structured store operations management training program delivered by a supportive and passionate retail team
• Mentoring and clear career pathways to future retail leadership roles

As a UMC, your journey will begin within our retail stores working with our passionate managers and store team. You will undertake an intensive retail master class designed to equip you with the skills and experiences necessary to become a Store Manager and run a business autonomously, generating millions in sales.

To be an effective business leader, our UMC graduates are expected to start with the basics. The program has been intentionally structured to progress through different activities and responsibilities allowing you to gain a full understanding of all aspects of the UNIQLO business and its operations. We will support and guide you to develop the ability to commercially lead your own business and manage a team whilst maintaining the customer experience at the forefront at all times.

Upon completion of the program, many graduate candidates move towards senior management roles – either nationally or worldwide! Wherever your interests are, the UMC experience will set the stage for unrivalled opportunities. Your personal growth, responsibility, and achievement are limited only by your effort and abilities.

What UNIQLO can offer you?

• Join a rapidly growing global business with its eye on being the number one specialty apparel  retailer
• Structured retail management training
• Lots of responsibility early in your career
• Opportunity to open new stores in new markets
• The ability to transfer across various departments and locations both nationally and internationally
• Work closely with inspiring business leaders and our talented and diverse teams

Become a Business Leader

• Drive sales and profitability
• Build and manage a team
• Lead through innovation and change
• Set and pursue an ideal
• Develop a Global Perspective
• Thrive in an international work environment. Immerse yourself in new and exciting cultural experiences

What are we looking for?

UNIQLO is a growing company, and therefore we are looking for people with a start-up mindset, a hands-on approach, and a strong passion for retail. Other key qualities include: excellent communication, strong leadership and team-building skills independence, cultural intelligence, ambition, determination, flexibility and resilience
 
To be successful for the program you need:

• Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the business
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver to tight deadlines
• Global viewpoint and cultural sensitivity are a must
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings, public holidays and weekends

Apply today

We are now accepting expressions of interest from graduates available to commence in our intakes in July and November. Please note, the start date of this program is subject to change. To apply, please send us your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'apply for this job' button. 

Please note this opportunity is only available to Australian Citizens/Permanent Residents.

Our Company

UNIQLO stems from the words 'unique' and 'clothing' – simple and clever, just like our clothes. Our philosophy is based on the premise of LifeWear: apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual's style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people's lives.

Uniqlo was recently named Retail Employer of The Year 2021 (large category) by recruitment agency Retailworld. The award recognises retail businesses that embrace, promote and have an outstanding Employer Branding. Uniqlo has been highlighted as a stand out retail employer that people want to work for above other companies in the market.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,200 stores in 24 markets including Japan.  – including the other markets are Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K. and U.S.