Senior Store Development Specialist

UNIQLO stems from the words 'unique' and 'clothing' – simple and clever, just like our clothes. Our philosophy is based on the premise of Life Wear: apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, Life Wear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual's style.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,400 stores in 26 markets – including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, India, Malaysia, Macau, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K, U.S and Vietnam.

The Opportunity

The key focus of the Senior Store Development Specialist will be to identify, negotiate and secure key locations for the expansion of UNIQLO stores across Australia in line with our business strategy and targets. You will be actively involved in UNIQLO's property objectives including sourcing of new stores, lease negotiations and renewals and on- going management of our retail locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of new store projects, from initial site selection to the grand opening.
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify optimal store locations, considering demographics, economic factors, and competitive landscapes.
• Identifying new retail leasing opportunities for UNIQLO which align with our strategic business plan
• Review and negotiate competitive commercial terms and conditions, preparation and finalisation of all new lease documentation
• Negotiation of market rent reviews with a view to achieving operational savings
• Implement effective cost controls and resource allocation strategies to ensure efficient project execution.
• Working with commercial landlords to address all issues associated with our current portfolio of leases and responding to day to day property management queries and information requests
• Creation and maintaining a Store Development database – including leases, feasibility studies and new store opening checklists
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Landlords and Centre Management to assist in achieving UNIQLO's strategic growth goals
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Strong background in retail leasing transactions (3+ years) with experience dealing with major landlords
• Sound knowledge of Australian Property Law
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to review and negotiate leases end-to-end to ensure they comply with company policy and maximize benefit.
• Property management experience in the retail leasing environment
• Ability to manage relationships with all landlord representatives and management
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to think strategically to solve problems, identify solutions and make appropriate recommendations

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to work in a leading global fashion retailer
• Generous employee discounts and benefits
• Collaborative, engaging workplace culture - combining the best of Japanese and Australian culture

To be eligible to apply, you must have full working rights in Australia.

For more information about Fast Retailing / UNIQLO, please visit our website at

UNIQLO is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person