■Recruitment Background
The Fast Retailing Group is undergoing a company-wide transformation to create a “new industry” based on the “LifeWear” concept, which transcends the traditional boundaries of the apparel industry.
To communicate the brand and product value of UNIQLO—built on the “LifeWear” concept—globally and secure a strong market position in each country, you will develop marketing strategies and plans and execute them in collaboration with local teams. We are seeking a leader to head this global headquarters function.

■ Department Overview
The Marketing Department’s mission is to deeply understand both brand and product concepts/values as well as customer needs, and to maximize customer value by connecting the two. As the global headquarters, the department consists of two teams: Global Marketing, which is involved from the very beginning of product development to capture the core value of our offerings and formulate strategies; and Japan Marketing, which develops brand and product communication plans targeting the Japanese market and customers, and is responsible for execution in collaboration with stores and relevant departments.

■Job Description
Based on your skills, experience, and aptitude, you will be expected to perform the following duties. Those with management experience will be expected to lead these efforts.

・Analyze the features of assigned products and customer needs to identify new business opportunities and participate in product development
・Clarify the global target audience and positioning for assigned products, and develop communication plans to achieve these goals
・Conduct market research for various collaboration projects, and develop design concepts and communication plans in coordination with relevant departments and licensors
・Based on the communication plan, plan and execute brand promotion initiatives in collaboration with global media partners, and provide implementation support and sales promotion assistance to marketing teams in each country
・Effectively measure brand and business performance in each country. Identify challenges, formulate hypotheses, and support the development and execution of action plans based on these results.


*The Job Description may change within the scope of duties related to various headquarters departments due to department transfers or organizational changes.

■ Career Path
・Assuming management roles within the domestic marketing organization (promotion to team leader or department head)
・Overseas assignment as a marketing manager (previous assignments have been made)
・Rotation to a role focused on Japan (Utilizing your experience in global strategy formulation to develop communication strategies for stores and regions across Japan)
・While there is still significant room for growth in competing globally by communicating the value of our products and brands, the strategies and systems required to achieve this are still in the early stages of development, making this a challenging environment.

■ Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
TOEIC score of 700 or higher, or equivalent English proficiency, plus experience in any of the following:
・Marketing experience at a business corporation or manufacturer
・Experience in communications and strategic planning at an advertising agency
・Experience in business development for products or services (other than marketing)
・Experience in new business development

■ Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities
・Knowledge of apparel, fashion, and culture
・Experience using business-level English
・Experience in organizational management

■Company Name
UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

■Employment Type
Full-time Employee (Permanent, with a 3-month probationary period)

■Annual Salary
・Annual Salary Range: 7.04 million yen – 18 million yen (Monthly Salary: 440,000 yen – 1 million yen)
・Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All subject to company regulations. The overseas assignment system applies for overseas postings)
・Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and performance evaluations)
・Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)
*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, not limited to the above.

■ Working Hours
Flexible work hours, or managerial/supervisory positions
・Flexible work hours
Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Flexible hours…6:00 AM–9:00 AM and 2:00 PM–8:00 PM (Overtime work may occur)

・Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the employee’s department, with the decision left to the employee

■ Holidays and Leave
Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are working days) Annual paid leave, special leave (including bereavement leave), childcare and nursing care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

■Insurance Coverage
Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees' Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

■Employee Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan (full-time employees only)

■Other
・We are actively hiring mid-career professionals across our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
- You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds at multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
- Based on your submitted resume and interview evaluations, we may suggest other positions or companies within the Fast Retailing Group.

・Measures against secondhand smoke: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.