Assistant Store Manager - High Wycombe Cressex (N98724)
Next High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
38hrs p/w; Sun 10:00 - 17:30; Mon 11:45 - 20:15; Wed 08:45 - 17:15; Thu 11:45 - 20:15; Fri 08:45 - 17:15
To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast paced and challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do, so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high-performing team will be crucial to your success. Flexible working options are available. We invest in your personal development from day one.
About the Role
To be a successful Assistant Store Manager you will:
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed
* Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in a commercial, operationally efficient and safe environment
* Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
* Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times to meet business needs
We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)
About You
* You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
* You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know-how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
* A team player who thrives in a results-driven, fast-paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can bring the team on board with new objectives
* A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable under pressure
* Confidently problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
* Experienced in leading and coaching a high-performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
* An effective multi-tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
This role is not typically eligible for Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
What’s Next
Press the apply button now to start your application. If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview and an in-store assessment.
To apply, you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last 6 months.
About Us
You know Next, but we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader in Kidswear. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, and products available online from over 70 countries. We’ve gone global!
About The Team
* Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria\'s Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
* 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Sharesave Scheme
* 60% off a generous wardrobe allowance to buy clothes for work (minimum 6 week contract)
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Discounts from the online benefits platform and staff shops
* Access to digital GP and other health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance and discounted health plan options
* Financial wellbeing tools
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
* Direct to Work – discount online and in-store, next-day item collection
* Support Networks and Wellhub gym memberships
Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. For support, email careers@next.co.uk or call 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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