Summer Store Management Intern
Department: UNIQLO stores
Reporting to: Store Manager
Start: June 2024
Duration*: about 10 weeks (June 5, 2024 - August 9, 2024)
Locations*: Seattle (Pine St), Los Angeles (Del Amo and South Coast Plaza), Chicago (State St), Orlando (Disney Springs), New York City (SoHo), San Francisco (Great Mall)
*Duration and Locations subject to change based on business needs
The Store Experience:
The UNIQLO Store Management Internship Program offers highly motivated, talented individuals who are passionate about becoming aspiring store managers in the retail industry, the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a UNIQLO storefront. In this paid program, you will work with key leaders of our team to learn the fundamentals of a global apparel retailer and gain experience in the everyday operations of the store, including customer service, leadership and staff development, and business analysis.
End of Term Project:
In addition to supporting the business operations of your store, you will focus approximately 20% of your scheduled time on a unique project that tackles an opportunity or area of improvement at your specific store location. Examples of past projects include: suggesting new marketing campaigns, increasing internal employee morale, tracking and improving customer reviews and store experience, and other localized business improvement projects. At the end of the Internship Program, you will present your project and findings to our store and corporate leaders!
Networking and Development Opportunities:
Not only will you gain exposure to all aspects of the UNIQLO store business and focus on solving a challenge at your store through your project, you will also have the opportunity to network and learn from top leaders in the retail industry. The UNIQLO Store Management Internship Program is the first step in an exciting, dynamic career in store management, with the opportunity to be considered for our full-time UNIQLO Manager Candidate (UMC) Program. This program is designed for individuals who want to begin their retail management careers in UNIQLO stores.
Required Qualifications:
- Enrolled at an accredited university for an undergraduate or graduate degree, sophomore or above in graduation date
- Ability to work minimum 30 hours/week
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets business needs, including evenings and weekends
- Passion for UNIQLO and its products
- Previous retail, hospitality, or sales experience preferred
- Strong leadership experience and work ethic, self-starter and independent
- Strong interest working in retail, specifically within our stores in management
- Effective communication skills using company platforms, including but not limited to: Microsoft Outlook, Google Suite, etc.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize
- Ability to calculate basic retail math
Physical Demands: This position involves constant moving, talking, hearing, reaching, and standing. Involves standing for at least two consecutive hours. Involves lifting at least 30 lbs. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve reaching above eye level. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Next Steps:
To apply and find more information please visit LinkedIn or Handshake.
Recruiter:
Michelle Le; michelle.le@uniqlo-usa.com
Albert Tran; albert.tran@uniqlo-usa.com
Please expect a 2 week turnaround time. We are interviewing now til January 15, 2024 (applications may close if there is an influx of candidates)!
We hope to see you soon!
The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.