UNIQLO Management Candidate Graduate Programme – Sweden 2027

About the role

UNIQLO's Management Candidate (UMC) Graduate Programme is a 12-month accelerated leadership journey for ambitious graduates ready to shape the future of retail. It is based on the shop floor, with rotations in store operations, finance, people management and more, and includes mentoring and direct communication with the COO. The programme starts in September 2027 and is open to candidates in Solna, Stockholm and Gothenburg.

Key responsibilities

• Months 1-4: Learn on the shop floor, covering customer service, product deliveries and replenishment, omni-channel and checkout operations, onboarding new starters and product category management.
• Months 5-6: Lead teams as a supervisor, coordinate daily work, develop colleagues' performance, ensure operational excellence and own a key subdivision.
• Months 7-12: Work alongside the Store Manager as an assistant manager, covering sales analytics and KPI performance, inventory and commercial planning, layout optimization and store standards, workforce planning and team development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree with permanent work authorization in Sweden (student visa not accepted).
• Minimum B2 level in English; Swedish not required.
• Ready to start full-time in September 2027.
• Flexible to work weekends and varied shifts, and open to relocation within Sweden.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, guaranteed bonus and group profit sharing.
• Full-time permanent contract.
• 30% staff discount across Fast-Retailing brands.
• Two paid volunteer days per year.
• Career progression opportunities every 6 months, with eligibility for promotion.
• Relocation support after the second rotation if required.

Applications go through the UNIQLO careers page. The selection process consists of online assessments (including an English test), an in-person group assessment centre, an online individual interview and a final interview.