Sales Manager - Slough Bath Road (N113106)
Job ID: N113106 | Team: Retail | Location: Slough | Contract: Perm | Schedule: Part time | Salary: from £10,944 | Posting Date: 06/03/2026 | Apply Before: 27/03/2026
About the Role
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. We invest in your personal development from day one and offer flexible working options.
* 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 an environment that 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 to meet business needs.
About You
* Passionate about customers, people and products; an energetic approach that inspires and motivates others.
* Exceptional commercial understanding with the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience.
* Team player who thrives in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment and adapts quickly to change.
* Great communicator, calm and approachable under pressure, realistic with expectations of others.
* Problem‑solver who makes sound business decisions, challenges processes and generates innovative ideas.
* Confident dealing with people issues.
* Effective multi‑tasker who plans, organises and prioritises workload.
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; candidates should consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
What’s Next
* Press the apply button to start your application.
* Initial review of your skills and experience.
* Telephone or video interview if you match criteria.
* In‑store assessment.
* You must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past 6 months.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for high performance.
* 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 optional working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract).
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from 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 your family.
* Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance financial wellbeing.
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – Discounted online and in‑store, collect items next day for free.
* Support Networks – Access network groups.
* Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, apps, PT sessions.
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. If you need support due to a disability or long‑term condition, contact us by email careers@next.co.uk (include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in subject) 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).
Schedule and Shifts
16.50 hours per week: Tue 13:30–19:00; Wed 15:30–19:00; Sat 11:00–19:15.
Application Process
* Show your experience online; recruiters will review your application.
* Initial conversation by video or phone.
* In‑store assessment or interview, potentially including a competency‑based interview for management roles.
* If a match, recruiters will issue a job offer and outline next steps.
Team Overview
Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast‑paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to full‑range stores, there’s space for you to make your mark.
About NEXT
Next is 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 the market leader for Kidswear. With over 500 stores, plus online, we’re available in 70+ countries worldwide.
Are you ready to take it on?
Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.
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