UNIQLO to Recruit Entry-Level 'Management Candidates'... Starting Salary KRW 53 Million
UMC Open Recruitment Until September 28
Opportunity to Advance from Store Manager to Headquarters and Overseas Positions
Fostering Global Business Leaders
Global fashion brand UNIQLO announced on September 7 that it will be conducting its 2026 entry-level open recruitment from September 7 to 28, and is seeking applicants for the UMC (UNIQLO Management Candidate) program.
The UMC program is UNIQLO's entry-level recruitment track, offering candidates the opportunity to grow into global managers based on sales floor experience. Those who are accepted will undergo an in-house training program, where they will gain comprehensive experience in store management, merchandising, profit and loss control, and HR management, before growing into store managers. Afterward, they can expand their careers to roles such as supervisor, as well as headquarters and overseas assignments.
To help applicants better understand the hiring process, UNIQLO has prepared a variety of programs. Starting with recruitment information sessions in the Busan and Daegu regions on September 10 and 11, the company will also participate in university job fairs at Chung-Ang University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Konkuk University from September 14 to 21.
On September 18, UNIQLO will host an event inviting prospective applicants to its headquarters. For those unable to attend in person, an online live recruitment session will be held on September 19. All programs can be registered for through the official UNIQLO recruitment website.
A recruiter at UNIQLO stated, "The UMC program is the starting point for a career where you can continually challenge yourself and grow as a business leader in the global arena," adding, "We look forward to applicants who are not afraid of new challenges and are willing to pursue greater ambitions together with UNIQLO's growth."
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The starting annual salary for new hires joining through the UMC track is approximately KRW 53 million, including bonuses. In addition, the company provides diverse welfare benefits such as refresh leave and company housing support for regional assignments. For more detailed information regarding recruitment and information sessions, please refer to the official UNIQLO recruitment website.
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