Overview
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 20.25hrs p/w; Sun 10:00 - 16:30; Mon 07:00 - 10:00; Tue 08:30 - 12:00; Wed 10:00 - 13:00; Fri 08:15 - 13:15
To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your successful team to prioritise achieving performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in providing leadership, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. Flexible working options are available.
About the Role: The Stock Manager supports the growth of our online business and ensures our customers get the very best online experience and customer service we can offer. You will support and encourage your team to meet performance targets, ensuring our customers get returned items refunded quickly or stock is packaged and ready to fulfil existing online orders.
Responsibilities
* Support the Store management team across the back of house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager
* Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment which is 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 adapting to change and working alongside the team
* Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs
* Be passionate about our customers, our people and our products, inspiring and motivating others to create a great work atmosphere and team spirit
* Communicate effectively, stay calm and efficient with people at all levels, and manage expectations under pressure
* Work as a team player in a fast, result-driven environment, adapting quickly and guiding others to new objectives
* Demonstrate problem solving, sound decision making, and the ability to challenge processes and generate ideas to take the business forward
* Plan, organise and prioritise workload as an effective multi-tasker
Requirements
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 considered 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
Our in store recruitment team will review the successfully completed online applications. Those that match the job criteria closest will be contacted to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to learn more about you. This may progress to an in-store Assessment.
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 for Kidswear we’re the market leader. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world.
About the Team (Benefits)
* 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
* 75% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract)
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
* Access to discounts at our Staff Shops
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance
* Discounted health plan options for you and your family
* Financial Wellbeing tools
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
* Direct to Work – discount online and instore, collect items the next day for free from work or local store
* Support Networks – access to Network Groups
* Wellhub – discounted flexible gym memberships and related services
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