HELLO. WE ARE UNIQLO.
Who are we?
UNIQLO is a modern Japanese company that inspires the world to dress casually.
The first UNIQLO store opened in 1984 in Japan. UNIQLO now has more than 1600 stores and worldwide operations, including the U.K.,
China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the United States, France, Singapore, Russia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Germany, Australia and
Belgium.
Part of the Fast Retailing group, Uniqlo is truly determined to achieve the goals in the group's mission statement: "Changing clothes.
Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world." and to become the #1 Retail Apparel Group in the world.
What is our mission?
We will provide quality, basic casual clothes at the lowest prices on the market. Our clothing will be fashionable and suitable for anyone,
anywhere and anytime.
To achieve this goal, we will commit ourselves to a management model that controls costs while streamlining production schedules and
minimizing retail prices.
We will provide customers with the highest quality service by meeting their demands and offering service that exceeds their expectations.
We will provide a pleasant working environment in which our world-class employees can produce innovative results as a team, instead of
running a bureaucratic organization.
We will become the world’s number one casual clothing company by targeting 30% annual growth in sales and profit.
Who are we looking for?
Things move quickly at UNIQLO. That means we try to hire great people, regardless of the job. Jobs can change, but having great people is
always a priority. We look for people match our company values and who above all, aspire to be true business managers. We’re looking for
people who are good for UNIQLO - not just for right now, but for the long term.
Through a one-year unique training in our stores, our UNIQLO Manager Candidate Program (UMC) will prepare you to take on many
roles as an innovator, a talent developer, a problem solver, and above all, a business leader.
As part of this program, you will join a group of passionate peers from around the world and undertake an intensive one year training
program designed to build the skills and experiences necessary to run a business generating millions in sales.
Join us, and together, let's change the world for the better through fashion !
STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE PROGRAM 2016 - EUROPE
Our UNIQLO Manager Candidate Program (UMC) will prepare you to take on many roles as an innovator, a talent developer, a problem solver, and
above all, a business leader. As part of this program, you will join a group of passionate peers and undertake an intensive one year training program
designed to build the skills and experiences necessary to become an effective Store Manager, able to run a business generating millions in sales.
Upon completing the program, many candidates move towards progressively larger store management roles, either in their own countries or across
Europe. Wherever your interests are, the UMC experience will set the stage for unrivaled opportunities. Your personal growth, responsibility, and
achievement are limited only by your effort and abilities.
The Store Manager role in UNIQLO includes the following responsibilities:
- Managing People
- Developing Sales and Profit
- Managing Product
- Developing a global perspective
- Becoming the brand ambassador / Changing the world
UNIQLO is not a conventional company. We are in the business of change and innovation, so we seek the dynamic and the exceptional.
Top candidates will have:
- Minimum a Bachelor's Degree
- Flexibility for work schedule
- Strong leadership potential
- Passion for customer service
- Global thinking
- Ability to lead by example
- Analytical and intuitive mindset to drive innovation
- Attention to detail
- Team player mentality
Language Requirements:
English fluent and a second European language (preferably French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian…).
Details:
Please note that flexibility to travel and relocate throughout Europe is compulsory to apply for this role, for training and future assignment purposes.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter in English to UMCEurope@fastretailing.com
Starting date:
March 2016 and September 2016,