Overview
Next is seeking a Sales Manager in High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom. Flexible working options are available. You will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. The role is varied, fast-paced, and rewarding, with investment in your personal development from day one.
About the Role
* Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house and running the store when needed
* Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where targets are met
* Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do
* Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all commercial and operational activities by working alongside the team
* Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs
Shifts you are applying for: 36.50 hours per week; Sun 10:00–17:00; Mon 09:00–18:00; Tue 09:00–18:00; Wed 09:00–18:00; Fri 09:00–18:00.
About You
* You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates 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; able to adapt to change quickly and bring the team on board with new objectives
* Great communicator who can work with people at all levels; stays calm and approachable under pressure and sets realistic expectations
* Demonstrates problem-solving, sound business decision-making, and ability to challenge processes to drive the business forward
* Confident when dealing with people issues
* Effective multi-tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence the right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level; candidates should consider their own right-to-work options without Next sponsorship.
What’s Next
Press the apply button to start your application. If you match our criteria, we will contact you to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to learn more about your job history and you as a person. The next stage would be an in-store assessment. You must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last 6 months to apply.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know 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 and Next Online, with online availability in 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 & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Sharesave Scheme
* 60% off a generous wardrobe allowance to wear for work (minimum 6 weeks contract)
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Benefits platform with exclusive offers from 3,500+ retailers
* Staff Shop discounts
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance
* Discounted health plan options for you and family
* Financial wellbeing tools
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
* Direct to Work – item pickup next day from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks and Wellhub – gym memberships and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities; contact careers@next.co.uk for workplace adjustments (include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line). Phone: 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (Mon–Thu 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–4:45pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9am–4pm; bank holidays excluded).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Retail
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