UNIQLO Management Candidate Graduate Programme - Italy 2027

UNIQLO Management Candidate (UMC) Graduate Programme

Lead the F uture of R etail

At UNIQLO, we believe clothing s hould 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 d irect communications with your COO

Traini ng in store opera tions, finance, people management and more

Participation to the UNIQLO Europe Leadership Convention in London

A network of diverse and su pportive colleagues united by a shared purpose

Programme Structure

Months 1–4 | Discover the Business & Master the F oundations :

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 customer s , our product s , and what makes our operations world-class.

You'll learn and master :

Customer service

Product deliveries & replenishment

Omni-channel & checkout operations

O nboarding and training new starters

P roduc t 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 colleague s

Opera tional excellence and customer satisfaction

O wnership of a ke y subdivi sion , 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 optimi z ation & 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

O pportuni ties for fast career progression at the end of the programme ( eligibility for promotion every 6 months )

Locati ons: Milan and Rome

Minimum Requirements:

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

Ready to start full-time in March or September 2027

Minimum B2 level in English and Italian

Flexible to work weekends and varied shifts

Open to relocation within Italy

Selection Process:

Step 1: Online Asses s ments ( I ncluding English and Italian proficiency test s )

Step 2: In Person Group Assessment Centre ( If y ou apply to multiple markets, you will need to attend just one cou ntry )

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:

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