Sales Manager - Oldham Central (N116917)
Job ID: N116917
Team: Retail
Location: Oldham
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Schedule: Full time
Salary: from £25,908
Posting Date: 14/05/2026
Apply Before: 27/05/2026
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 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 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 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
* Passionate about customers, people and products; energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others.
* Exceptional commercial understanding and the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience.
* A team player who excels in a results‑driven, fast‑paced environment and adapts quickly to change.
* Excellent communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure.
* Strong problem‑solving, confident decision‑making and innovative thinking to push the business forward.
* Confident when dealing with people issues.
* Effective multi‑tasker capable of planning, organising and prioritising workload.
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 and up to 15 % off Branded Beauty.
* Sharesave Scheme.
* 60 % off an optional working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum six‑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 fantastic discounts at Staff Shops.
* Access to 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 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.
Shifts you are applying for: 37.50 hrs per week – Sun 10:30–17:30; Mon 09:00–17:15; Wed 11:45–20:00; Thu 11:45–20:00; Fri 09:00–17:15.
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 the relevant Home Office requirements. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right‑to‑work options without Next sponsorship.
In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past six months.
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. For disability or long‑term condition support, contact careers@next.co.uk (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line) or call 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (Monday‑Thursday 9 am‑5 pm; Friday 9 am‑4:45 pm; Saturday 9 am‑5 pm; Sunday 9 am‑4 pm – bank holidays excluded).
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