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. Mentoring and direct communications with your COO Training in store operations, finance, people management and more Participation to the UNIQLO Europe Leadership Convention in London A network of diverse and supportive colleagues united by a 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 category management 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 performance of your colleagues Operational excellence and customer satisfaction Ownership of a key subdivision, ensuring day 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 & commercial planning Layout optimization & store standards Workforce planning aligned with sales forecasts Team development & succession planning What We Offer: Competitive salary, guaranteed bonus & group profit sharing Full-time permanent contract 30% staff discount across all Fast-Retailing brands Two paid volunteer days per year Opportunities for fast career progression at the end of the programme (eligibility for promotion every 6 months) Relocation support after your second rotation (if required) Locations: Paris, Nice, Annecy, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Nantes, Rennes, Cannes and Lille, Montpellier, Strasbourg Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree with permanent work authorization in France (Student visa is not accepted) Ready to start full-time in March or September 2027 Minimum B2 level in English and French Flexible to work weekends and varied shifts Open to relocation within France Selection Process: Step 1: Online Assessments (Including English and French proficiency tests) Step 2: In Person Group Assessment Centre (If you apply to multiple markets, you will need to attend just one country) Step 3: Online individual Interview Step 4: Final Interview If you want to find out more what our UMCs do on a daily basis, click on the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOOMDphhzRg Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection UNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics. We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process. Recruitment Security Notice All official UNIQLO job postings will redirect you to our official careers page on Workday for application submission. The only exception is for roles advertised in Germany via the HeyJobs platform. UNIQLO takes recruitment security seriously and is committed to protecting the process from misuse. Stay alert and apply only through verified sources. #LI-POST UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group. With global sales of approximately US $20.2 billion, for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, Fast Retailing is one of top three leading apparel retail companies in the world. UNIQLO has more than 2,300 stores in 25 markets around the world and continues to expand its footprint. UNIQLO’s LifeWear philosophy consist of offering clothing that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity, constantly being innovated to bring more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

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