Hiring New Grads: UNIQLO Manager Candidate BC VANCOUVER 2024

Description Job Title:UNIQLO Manager Candidate (UMC)Location(s): BC Vancouver Area Stores Reporting to:Store ManagerKey Contacts Internal:Store Management Team, Store Support Functions and Store AssociatesKey contacts External:CustomersAbout UNIQLOUNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under multiple brands including: GU, Theory, Helmut Lang, PLST (Plus T), COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, PRINCESSE TAM TAM, and UNIQLO. FR is currently among the world’s top three largest apparel retail companies and UNIQLO, its pillar, is considered Japan’s leading specialty retailer. With an operation spanning over 2300 stores worldwide in more than 25 countries and regions, UNIQLO is driven by its LifeWear concept for ultimate everyday clothes, offering unique products made from high-quality, highly functional materials, at affordable prices. UNIQLO proactively seeks to minimize the environmental impact of our businesses through the development of recycle-oriented products while continuing to offer people all over the world the joy, happiness, and satisfaction of wearing truly great clothes that embody our corporate philosophy: Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.At UNIQLO, we are committed to providing our employees with enriching and challenging opportunities where achievements and personal growth are acknowledged and rewarded. We are dedicated to offering our employees training, performance-based increases, and unlimited growth opportunities. If you are an ambitious, hard-working individual who welcomes new challenges, have a drive for success, and embrace the responsibility of leadership—then you belong at UNIQLO!UNIQLO Manager Candidate (UMC)Our UNIQLO Manager Candidate (UMC) Program is ideal for new or recent graduates entering the workforce with a desire to grow their career within a global organization and become true leaders. UMCs will take on many roles starting at the store 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 training program designed to build the skills and experiences necessary to run a business generating millions in sales.Key Responsibilities:Keeping high standards of customer service in the store to maintain and reflect UNIQLO’s values, mission and visionGenerating ideas on how to sell products and boost salesSupervising, monitoring and developing a team to ensure retention and high motivationManaging inventory levels and proposing solutions that best benefit the companyForming up an ideal shop floor, creating effective visual merchandise layouts in accordance with company standards and merchandising requirementsDesired Skills and Experience:A passion for people and customer serviceCompletion of University or College degree2-3 years of customer service, administrative or related experience is an assetPrevious managerial experience is an advantageExcellent communication skills with an ability to lead, train and develop a team Bilingual fluency in both English and French preferred *French language proficiency (written and verbal) required for Quebec region*Must have strong work ethics, team mentality and an adaptable personalityHave an open and analytical mindset to drive innovative processes, while being able to think on your feet and problem solve in an efficient mannerAbility to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business/store, which includes evenings and weekendsFlexibilityto relocate to various locations within Canada over the course of your careerSuccessful candidates will be offered relocation opportunities in Toronto for training purposes