Role Summary
Working hours: 37.50 hours per week – Sun 09:30‑16:30; Mon 11:45‑20:15; Wed 08:45‑17:15; Thu 11:45‑20:15; Fri 08:45‑17:15.
As an Assistant Store Manager you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high‑performing team will be crucial to your success.
Responsibilities
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring the team to perform at their best and step up to cover the store when required.
* Create an environment where delivering excellent service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes are central to the business.
* Take a hands‑on approach to operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team.
* Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date communication to meet business needs.
Qualifications & Skills
* Passionate about customers, people and products, creating a great working atmosphere.
* Exceptional commercial understanding and ability to create a fantastic shopping experience.
* Team player who thrives in a results‑driven, fast‑paced, challenging environment.
* Strong communication skills, able to work naturally with people at all levels and remain calm under pressure.
* Confident problem‑solver, able to make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas.
* Experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and effectively dealing with people issues.
* Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Legal and Support Statements
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before employment commences.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and will provide workplace adjustments when necessary.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for great performance.
* 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 (optional) working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract).
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers via online benefits platform.
* Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops.
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plan for you and your family.
* Financial wellbeing resources – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing.
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collection next day free from your workplace or local store.
* Support Networks – access to group networks to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships with apps, PT sessions and more.
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