Sales Manager – Washington Galleries (N116529)
Team: Retail | Location: Washington | Contract: Permanent | Schedule: Full time | Salary: £26,772+ | Posted: 08/05/2026 | Apply by: 22/05/2026
To be a successful Sales Manager you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Every day will be fast paced, challenging but rewarding. Your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team is crucial.
About the Role
* Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house and run the store when needed.
* Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in a commercial, operationally efficient, safe environment where targets are met.
* Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring the team is at the core.
* 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 to meet business needs.
About You
* Passionate about customers, people and products; energetic and inspiring.
* Excellent commercial understanding, able to create a fantastic shopping experience.
* Results‑driven, fast‑paced and adaptable; brings the team on board with new objectives.
* Great communicator, calm and approachable under pressure.
* Strong problem‑solving skills, confident in challenging processes and generating innovative ideas.
* Confident when dealing with people issues.
* Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Right to Work
Successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement. The role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for performance
* 25 % off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products when bought through NEXT
* 10 % off most partner brands; 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
* Discounts at staff shops
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance
* Discounted health plan for you and family
* Financial wellbeing support
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
* Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, next‑day pick‑up from local store or workplace
* Support networks for employee empowerment
* Wellhub – discounted flexible gym memberships, apps, PT sessions, etc.
Hours – Shifts You Are Applying For
38.75 hrs per week: Mon 09:00–17:15; Tue 09:00–17:15; Wed 11:45–20:00; Fri 09:00–17:15; Sat 10:15–18:30.
Application Process
The next steps after applying are: telephone or video interview, then an in‑store assessment. Applicants must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last six months.
For additional support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, email careers@next.co.uk with “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject, or call 0116 479 2223.
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