Store Development Manager (Real Estate)

Description

Job Title: Store Development Manager (Real Estate)

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

Position Overview:

The store development department is a unit that executes where, what, and how to open stores when developing group brand stores in each country and is an important division that is responsible for business expansion. In particular, store development involves the development of stores, which are points of contact with customers. We will manage individual stores that value the history and culture of the area where we open stores and build stores that are rooted in local people. It plays an important role in maximizing business not only in Japan but also overseas and group companies.

As a Store Development Manager, you’ll share the future of UNIQLO in Canada. You’ll lead the end-to-end development of new stores and renovations – from site selection to grand opening – ensuring each space embodies our philosophy of simplicity, quality, and innovation. Your work will directly fuel our growth and bring LifeWear closer to Canadians nationwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning of store development strategy for new direct operated stores and store development activities.

• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Minimum 5+ years of Retail Store development, construction or project management work experience.

• Commercial real estate work experience is an asset.

• Real estate related legal knowledge (contract related is mandatory).

• Leasing business experience at shopping centers, fashion buildings, etc.

• Business management planning.

• Sales estimation & PL setting creation knowledge.

• Fashion, retail, real estate industry knowledge.

• Communication and presentation skills to build trust with cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Thrives in fast-paced environments and navigates ambiguity.

• Basic PC skills (Excel, Power point, etc.)

• Willing to travel to different store locations across Canada.

• Real estate professional qualification is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

• A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams.

• Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance.

• A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact.

• Work in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportation.

Please note: All job postings at UNIQLO Canada Inc. are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

Annual Salary: $112,000 CAD.

The annual salary is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

AI Usage:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. UNIQLO Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates and accommodates person with disabilities. Candidates that are selected for interviews should advise us if they require accommodation.

We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.

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