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UNIQLO Management Candidate Graduate Programme: Italy 2027

Location: Milan, Italy

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 optimisation & store standards

• Workforce planning aligned with 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 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)

• Locations: Milan and Rome

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree with permanent work authorisation in Italy (Student visa is not accepted)

• Ready to start full-time end of February or end of August 2027

• Minimum B2 level in English and Italian

• Flexible to work varied shifts across five days per week, including weekends, opening, or closing shifts, and public holidays

• Open to relocation within Italy

Selection Process:

• Step 1: Online Assessments (Including English and Italian proficiency tests)

• Step 2: In Person Group Assessment Centre (If you apply to multiple markets, you can only attend one assessment centre)

• 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

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