UNIQLO Management Candidate Graduate Programme – Denmark 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 starts in September 2027 and takes place in Copenhagen, with learning on the shop floor rather than in an office. Participants are mentored by team members, managers and senior leaders, including direct communication with their COO.

Key responsibilities

• Months 1-4: Learn store operations such as 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.
• Permanent work authorization in Denmark (student visa not accepted).
• Minimum B2 English; Danish not required.
• Flexible to weekends and varied shifts, open to relocation within Denmark.
• Full-time availability starting September 2027.

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 includes online assessments (including an English test), an in-person group assessment centre, an online individual interview and a final interview.