Sales Manager – Southampton Hedge End (N102570)
Next – Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Job Description
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 varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.
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
About You
* You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products
* 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
* A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels
* A cool, calm, constructive problem‑solving attitude, confident when dealing with people issues
* Confident to challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
* Communicate cleanly and confidently with the executive and senior stakeholder team
* Confident in company policy, policy and health & safety laws when working with change and given objectives & initiatives emerging from senior stakeholders
* A multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload
* Work well under pressure and resilient to changing demands, while remaining positive, solution‑oriented and enthusiastic
Right to Work
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
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
* 60 % 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 3,500+ retailers through our online benefits platform
* Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
* Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance
* Discounted health plan for you and your family
* Financial wellbeing – save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship – Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
* Direct to Work – Discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks – Access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships with apps, PT sessions and more
Recruitment Process & Contact
Apply now to start your application. We will consider the application and contact you to arrange a telephone or video interview, followed by an in‑store assessment if you match our criteria. Please note you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last six months.
For workplace adjustments or if you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, contact careers@next.co.uk (subject line: "Workplace Adjustments") or call 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times Monday‑Thursday 9 am‑5 pm; Friday 9 am‑4 45 pm; Saturday 9 am‑5 pm & Sunday 9 am‑4 pm, excluding bank holidays).
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