Overview
Sales Manager - Middlesbrough Cleveland (N116551). Location: Middlesbrough. Contract Type: Perm. Job Schedule: Part time. Salary from £13,472. Posting Date: 10/05/2026. Apply Before: 23/05/2026.
To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. You will be involved in leading, coaching and motivating a team with a focus on personal development and flexible working options.
About the Role
To be a successful Sales Manager you will:
* 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
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 works at their best in a results-driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
* A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure
* Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
* Confident when dealing with people issues
* An effective multi-tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workloads
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 sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level.
What’s Next
Press the apply button to start your application. If you match our criteria, we will arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to learn more about your experience. The next stage may be an in-store assessment.
In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last 6 months.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
* Discounts on NEXT and partner brands
* Sharesave Scheme
* Wardrobe allowance (minimum 6 week contract)
* VIP sale stock access and exclusive offers
* Discounts at staff shops and online benefits platform
* Digital GP and free health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance and discounted health plan options
* Financial wellbeing resources and apprenticeships (England stores only)
* Direct to Work – online and instore discounts
* Support Networks and Wellhub gym memberships
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. If you need workplace adjustments, contact careers@next.co.uk or call 0116 479 2223.
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